NEETChemistryBiomolecules
Give reason why the melting points and solubility in water of amino acids are generally higher than that of the corresponding halo acids
Options
- AAmino acids form zwitter ions and due to this dipolar behavior, they have strong electrostatic interactions wi
- BHalo acids have larger molecular sizes, making them less soluble in water.
- CAmino acids have a higher number of carbon atoms, contributing to increased solubility and melting points.
- DHalo acids have stronger intermolecular forces due to the presence of halogen atoms.
Correct answer
A. Amino acids form zwitter ions and due to this dipolar behavior, they have strong electrostatic interactions wi
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Amino acids form zwitter ions and due to this dipolar behavior, they have strong electrostatic interactions within them and with water but halo-acids do not exhibit such dipolar behavior.