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Give one example each of `alpha`-amino acid which is achiral and `alpha`-amino acid having more than one chiral centre.

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To answer the question, we need to identify two types of alpha-amino acids: one that is achiral and one that has more than one chiral center. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify an achiral alpha-amino acid:** - The simplest example of an achiral alpha-amino acid is **Glycine**. - Glycine has the chemical structure: NH2-CH2-COOH. - In this structure, the central carbon atom (the alpha carbon) is attached to two hydrogen atoms, an amino group (NH2), and a carboxylic acid group (COOH). ...
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