Chapter 21, Problem 84E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The high melting points of amino acids are to be explained.

Concept introduction: Amino acids are defined as organic compounds which contain amine $\left({\text{-NH}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ and carboxyl $\left(\text{-COOH}\right)$ functional groups, along with a side chain (R group) attached to each amino acid. Amino acids are crystalline solids in nature. There decomposition takes place before the solid melt with high melting points.

To determine: The explanation for high melting points of amino acids.