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Which is not true for arginine?

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Amino acids are soluble in polar solvents due to their zwitterionic nature.

Updated On: Jan 16, 2025
  • It is a crystalline solid.
  • It has high solubility in benzene.
  • It has a fairly high melting point.
  • It is associated with more than one \(pk_a\) values.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

• Arginine is a polar amino acid and exists as a zwitterion in aqueous solutions. 
• It is not soluble in nonpolar solvents like benzene. 
• It has multiple pKa values, high melting point, and exists as a crystalline solid

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