Describe the Functional Groups That Are Considered Acidic or Basic

question 162

Multiple Choice

Describe the functional groups that are considered acidic or basic.

• A)An amino group acts as a base because it can accept hydrogen ions,and a carboxyl group acts as an acid because it releases a hydrogen ion.
• B)An amino group acts as a base because it releases a hydrogen ion,and a carboxyl group acts as an acid because it can accept hydrogen ions.
• C)A phosphate group acts as a base because it can accept hydrogen ions,and a hydroxyl group acts as an acid because it releases a hydrogen ion.
• D)A phosphate group acts as an acid because it can accept hydrogen ions,and a hydroxyl group acts as a base because it releases a hydrogen ion.
• E)Phosphate groups can act as an acid or a base depending on the pH of the surrounding solution.

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