Question

A Zwitter ion is

• A. 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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Zwitter ion on 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