BITSAT2013ChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which statement is incorrect about peptide bond?
Options
- AC - N bond length in proteins is longer than usual C - N bond length.
- BC - N bond length in proteins is smaller than usual C - N bond length.
- CNone of these
Correct answer
A. C - N bond length in proteins is longer than usual C - N bond length.
Step-by-step solution
Due to resonance, bond acquires some double bond character, hence shorter in length.