Aspartame Exists as a Zwitterion with a ________ Amine Group

question 40

Multiple Choice

Aspartame exists as a zwitterion with a ________ amine group and a ________ carboxylic acid group.

• A)deprotonated; protonated
• B)protonated; deprotonated
• C)protonated; protonated
• D)deprotonated; deprotonated
• E)functionalized; defunctionalized

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