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A compound having the formula NH(2)CH(2)...

A compound having the formula `NH_(2)CH_(2)COOH` may behave

A

Only as an acid

B

Only as a base

C

Both as an acid and base

D

Neither acid nore base

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The correct Answer is:
C
`NH_(2)-CH_(2)-COOH`
It can act both as acid ( proton donor) and a base (electron pair donor).
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