Question: Lysine ( ) - ( denoted by ( : H R } is an essential amino acid, and its hydrochloride salt ( [ H 3

Lysine ()-(denoted by (:HR} is an essential amino acid, and its hydrochloride salt ([H3R]Cl2) exists in aqueous solution in the following equilibrium:
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When an NaOH solution is added to a certain concentration of [H3R]Cl2 solution, the distribution coefficients (x) of H3R2+,H2R+,HR, and R-vary with pH as shown on the right.
Given that (x)=[x][H3R2+]+[H2R+]+[HR]+[R-], which of the following statements is correct?
(A)K2K1>K3K2
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(B) At M,[CI-]+[OH-]+[R-]=2[H2R+]+[Na+]+[H+]
(C)H2R+,[HR], and R-cannot be in the solution at the same time.
(D) At O,pH=-1og2-1ogK32
(E) At P,[Cl-]>[Na+]>[OH-]>[H+]
 Lysine ()-(denoted by (:HR} is an essential amino acid, and its

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