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Leucine has two dissociable protons: one with a pK$_a$ of 2.3, the other with a pK$_a$ of 9.7. Indicate full pH regions at which it can act as a buffer 1.3-2.3 and 8.7-9.7 2.3-3.3 and 9.7-10.7 1.3-3.3 and 8.7-10.7

          Leucine has two dissociable protons: one with a pK$_a$ of 2.3, the other with a pK$_a$ of 9.7. Indicate full pH regions at which it can act as a buffer
1.3-2.3 and 8.7-9.7
2.3-3.3 and 9.7-10.7
1.3-3.3 and 8.7-10.7

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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Leucine has two dissociable protons: one with a pKa of 2.3, the other with a pKa of 9.7. Indicate full pH regions at which it can act as a buffer 1.3-2.3 and 8.7-9.7 2.3-3.3 and 9.7-10.7 1.3-3.3 and 8.7-10.7