Q. A Zwitter ion is
A) Negatively charged ion without metal atom
B) A heavy ion with a small charge on it.
C) An ion with positive and negative charge at different points on it.
D) A positively charged ion without a metal atom.
Explanation
(c)
Zwitter ion an inner salt has acidic and basic groups in the same molecule.
A Zwitter ion is a dipolar ion with positive and negative charge at different points on it.
Example Sulphanilic acid exists as a Zwitter ion.
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