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Which of the following statements about amino acids is false ? 

Option: 1

Amino acids are substituted methane 


Option: 2

Based on the nature of carboxyl group there are many amino acids 


Option: 3

Amino acids have an amino group and an acidic group as substituents on the \alpha-carbon


Option: 4

There are four substituent groups occupying the four valency positions 


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Amino Acids -

These are organic compounds containing an amino group and an acidic group as substituents on the same carbon i.e, the \alpha-carbon. Hence, they are also called as \alpha-amino acids???

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Based on the nature of side chain there are many amino acids

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