The protonated form of glycine ( + H 3 NCH 2 COOH) has K a1 = 4.47

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The protonated form of glycine (+H3NCH2COOH) has Ka1 = 4.47 * 10–3, and Ka2 = 1.66 * 1010.

(a) Write the chemical equations for the proton transfer equilibria.

(b) What is the dominant form of glycine in solution at pH = 2, pH = 5, and pH = 12?

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