Functional group of chlorophyll a:

Correct answer: A. -CH3

  • A. -CH3
  • B. -CHO
  • C. -COOH
  • D. -OH

Explanation

Chlorophyll A is a bluish-green pigment that is soluble in organic solvents like acetone and alcohol. It's molecular formula is C55H72O5N4Mg. It is made up of a squarish tetrapyrrolic ring known as the head and a phytol alcohol known as the tail.

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