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(Solved): 4. The amino acid, histidine, contains an imidazole ring (the 5-membered ring with 2 nitrogens). I ...
4. The amino acid, histidine, contains an imidazole ring (the 5-membered ring with 2 nitrogens). In many enzymes this ring acts as a basic catalyst. Explain which nitrogen of the imidazole ring (circled below) is more basic. ( 1 pt) Hint: The electrons taking part in Aromaticity DO NOT accept proton.
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There are several theories about the acid base concept. And one of them is Lewis acid base theory, According to this theory the compound or atom which can donate its lone pair easily was a good base than others (atoms that cannot donate) while the at