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What are zwitterions ?Give one example.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Zwitterions**: Zwitterions are molecules that have both positive and negative charges but are overall electrically neutral. They contain equal numbers of positively and negatively charged functional groups. 2. **Characteristics of Zwitterions**: - They are dipolar, meaning they have both a positive and a negative pole. - Zwitterions can form through the neutralization of an acid and a base, where the acid donates a proton (H⁺) to the base. ...
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