The amino acid phenylalanine has pKa 5 1.83, and

Chapter 2, Problem 2

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The amino acid phenylalanine has \(\mathrm pK_\mathrm a=1.83\), and tryptophan has \(\mathrm pK_\mathrm a=2.83\). Which is the stronger acid?

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

pK_a=1.83

pK_a=2.83

H_3^+N

H_3^+N

pK_a=1.83

pK_a=2.83

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