Which of the following element forms the core of chlorophyll molecule?
A
Fe
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B
Mg
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C
K
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D
Mn
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Solution
The correct option is B Mg
Chlorophyll molecule has a chlorin ring and a long phytol tail. The chlorin ring which is made up four cyclic structures called called pyrrole rings. These rings have Nitrogen atoms in them that surround a central magnesium atom.