(a(i))[1]
Draw a circle around every chiral centre present in aspartame.
(a(ii))[2]
Aspartame is hydrolysed by acid in the stomach to give three organic products. Use arrows on the diagram above to show the two bonds that are hydrolysed in the stomach.
(a(iii))[3]
Draw the structures of the three products that are formed after complete acid hydrolysis of aspartame.
(b)[2]
Aspartame is soluble in water. Using the structure of aspartame, explain why it dissolves in water.
(c)[1]
Recently, nanotechnology has been used in the development of a new natural sweetener, Nano Sugar, extracted from sugar cane. What approximate width does a nanoparticle have?