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Which of the following amino acids is no...

Which of the following amino acids is not optically active

A

Glycine

B

Valine

C

Leucine

D

Isoleucine

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A
Glycine is not optically active as a since carbon atom is bounded by two hydrogen atom. When 4 different atoms at a carbon that makes it chiral and gives it optical activity.
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