Which option explains why this amino acid can act both an acid and a base?
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It contains both an amino functional group and a carboxyl functional group. In a solution, the amino group can
increase acidity, while the carboxyl group can decrease acidity
It contains both an amino functional group and a methyl functional group. In a solution, the amino group can
increase acidity, while the methyl group can decrease acidity
It contains both an amino functional group and a carboxyl functional group. In a solution, the amino group can
decrease acidity, while the carboxyl group can increase acidity
It contains both an amino functional group and a methyl functional group. In a solution, the amino group can
decrease acidity, while the methyl group can increase acidity

The correct answer is: It contains both an amino functional group and a carboxyl functional group. In a solution, the amino group can

decrease acidity, while the carboxyl group can increase acidity.

The carboxyl functional group is acidic while the amine group is basic.

In an amino acid, there are two functional groups;

The carboxyl functional group is acidic because it contains a replaceable or  ionizable hydrogen ion. The amine group on the other hand is capable of accepting a proton hence it is basic.

Therefore, In a solution, the amine group can  decrease acidity, while the carboxyl group can increase acidity.

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answer : third trial had the contaminated sample and the correct value for dhrxn should be 1000 kj/mol

explanation :

let us write down the given equations

equation 1 :

equation 2 :

equation 3 :

let us use hess's law to find out which 2 equations can be added to get the third equation.

let us reverse equation 2 and multiply it by 2. the new equation that we get is,

equation 4 :

let us add equation 1 & 4

the above equation is similar to equation 3 but has different value for dhrxn.

therefore third trial had the contaminated sample and the correct value for dhrxn should be 1000 kj/mol