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Classification of Hydrocarbons

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Which of the following element is responsible for oxidation of water to $O_{2}$ is biological processes?

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Cu

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Mn

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Mo

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The correct option is B Mn
Water oxidation is catalyzed by a manganese-containing cofactor contained in photosystem II known as the oxygen-evolving complex. Manganese is an important cofactor, and calcium and chloride are also required for the reaction to occur.

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