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Which of the following α-amino acids is not optically active ?

(A) Alanine 

(B) Glycine

(C) Phenylalanine 

(D) Cysteine

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Correct Answer is: (B) Glycine

Glycine H2N–CH2–COOH is optically inactive.

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