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Both amino group and carboxylic group ar...

 Both amino group and carboxylic group are in ionised form in `alpha` acid at pH

A

3.5

B

4

C

7

D

8.3

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The correct Answer is:
C

In ionised form `alpha` - amino acid do not produce excess of `H^(+)` ions or `OH^(-)` ions, hence the solution is neutral at 7pH.
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