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Which of the following alpha-amino acids...

Which of the following `alpha`-amino acids is not optically active?

A

Alanine

B

Glycine

C

Phenylalanine

D

Cysteine

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The correct Answer is:
B
Glycine `H_(2)N-CH_(2)-COOH` is optically inactive hence ans.
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