14.4 The melting points and solubility in water of amino acids are generally higher than that of the corresponding halo acids. Explain.

 

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Amino acids are organic compounds containing amine (basic) and carboxyl (acidic) functional group with a specific side chain. Both acidic and basic group are present in the same molecule. In, aqueous solution carboxyl group can lose a proton (H+) and amino group can accept a proton (H+) giving

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