Multiple choice

Identify the incorrect statement(s) about peptide linkage.

  1. C-N bond length in peptide link is intermediate in length between typical carbon-nitrogen single bond and carbon-nitrogen double bond.
  2. Peptide bond is planar.
  3. The two alpha carbon atoms attached to C-N are always cis to each other.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Both 1 and 2

  5. Both 2 and 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. The two alpha carbon atoms attached to C-N are always trans to each other (on the opposite side of the peptide linkage).

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