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What is a Zwitterion ? Or what is an iso...

What is a Zwitterion ? Or what is an isoelectronic point?

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A zwitterion also called as dipolar ion, is a molecule with two or more functional groups, of which at least one has a positive and other has a negative electrical charge and the new charge of the entire molecule is zero. The pH at which this happens is known as the isoelectric point.
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