JEE Main 2018 — Biomolecules Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)
Question
The dipeptide, Gln-Gly, on treatment with followed by aqueous work up gives.
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Step-by-step explanation
Amino group of glutamine is acetylated. Amide group of glutamine is not acetylated. Note :
Acetylation of amide requires activation of amides and /or acyl donors, since the nitrogen atom of amides is less basic than that of the corresponding amines due to amide resonance.
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