In chlorophyll head, an atom of magnesium is coordinated with the:
Correct answer: C. Nitrogen of each pyrrole ring
- A. Carbon of each pyrrole ring
- B. Hydrogen of each pyrrole ring
- C. Nitrogen of each pyrrole ring
- D. Methyl of each pyrrole ring
Explanation
An atom of magnesium is present in the centre of porphyrin ring and is coordinated with the nitrogen of each pyrrole ring.
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