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Chapter 29: Q5. (page 1157)

What α- halo carbonyl compoundis needed to synthesize each amino acid?

(a) Glycine

(b) Isoleucine

(c) Phenylalanine

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(a)

(b)


(c)

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01

α- halo carbonyl compound

α- halo carbonyl compounds are compounds that contain keto-group. α-halogensubstitute in a carbonyl group. acts as alkylating agents.

02

Amino acids

Amino acids are classified as organic molecules that are accountable for protein formation when combined. It has carbonyl (acidic) and amino (basic) groups with a side (-R) chain.

03

Reaction

(a) When bromoacetic acid is treated with in excess amount, it forms glycine

Formation of glycine

(c) When 6-bromohexanoic acid is treated with in excess amount, it forms phenylalanine.

Formation of phenylalanine.

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