Question

In chlorophyll, four pyrrole rings are attached to Mg by their atom

• A. $N$
• B. $H$
• C. $O$
• D. $C$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $N$

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a pigment that is found in the chloroplast of photosynthesising plants. These pigments are porphyrin molecules.

Chlorophyll in plants is associated with a metal ion (magnesium) which is surrounded by four pyrrole rings. The pyrrole rings are attached to Mg atom with the help of their nitrogen atom $\left(N\right)$.

Final answer

(D) $N$