If chlorophyll is burnt, which of the following element will be left behind?

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Solution

The correct option is C Mg
Magnesium is an important constituent of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll by definition are cyclic tetrapyrroles i.e., made up of four pyrrole rings coordinated to a central magnesium atom. If a molecule of chlorophyll is burnt the organic part of the molecule will be lost and only mineral element i.e., magnesium will be left behind.

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