In an amino acid,the carboxylic group ionises at $pH = 2.56$ $(pK_{a_1})$ and the ammonium ion ionises at $pH = 9.38$ $(pK_{a_2})$. The isoelectric point of the amino acid is at:

  • A
    $11.94$
  • B
    $6.82$
  • C
    $5.97$
  • D
    $3.41$

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