Glutamic acid is a naturally occurring α−amino that contains a carboxy group in its r group side chain. (glutamic acid is drawn in its neutral form with no charged atoms, a form that does not actually exist at any ph.) if the ph is gradually increased, what form of glutamic acid exists after one equivalent of base is added to the positively charged form? after two equivalents? after three equivalents?

im pretty sure its b

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.