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In an amino acid, the carboxyl group ion...

In an amino acid, the carboxyl group ionises at `pK_(a1) = 2.34` and ammonium ion at `pK_(a2) = 9.60`. The isoelectric point of the amino acid is at pH

A

`5.97`

B

`2.34`

C

`9.60`

D

`6.97`

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