Is glycine achiral? Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry (R and S), Isomers, and Optical Activity Chiral and Achiral Molecules 1 Answer anor277 Apr 15, 2016 The simple answer is yes. Explanation: Glycine, formally #H_2NCH_2CO_2H#, or (more realistically) #H_3N^(+)CH_2CO_2^-# in its zwitterionic form bears no chiral centres, and can be superimposed on its mirror image. Thus, it is an achiral molecule. Answer link Related questions How can I identify chiral and achiral molecules? What are chiral and achiral molecules? Why is the study of chiral molecules important in biochemistry? Which of the following has an achiral stereoisomer: 2,3-dichlorobutane; 2,3-dichloropentane;... How can I draw all the isomers with molecular formula #C_6H_12# ? (that contain a cyclobutane... How can I draw a chiral isomer of 1,2-dibromocyclobutane? Why do chiral molecules rotate polarized light? Why are chiral molecules optically active? Why are amino acids chiral? How can I draw the structures of all the geometric isomers of #[Ru(H_2O)_2(NH_3)_2Cl_2]^+# .... See all questions in Chiral and Achiral Molecules Impact of this question 3283 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License