Multiple choice

During the artificial peptide synthesis, the amino acids are coupled by

  1. N,N-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide

  2. Iron(III) chloride

  3. Orthoformic acid

  4. Phosphorus pentoxide

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Explanation

N,N-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide is an organic whose primary use is to couple amino acids during artificial peptide synthesis. Under standard conditions, it exists in the form of white crystals with a heavy, sweet odour.