The molecular formula of Chlorophyll a is?

Correct answer: D. C55 H72 O5 N4 Mg

  • A. C55H10O4N6 Mg
  • B. C55H70 O6 N4 Mg
  • C. C55H71 O6 N4 Mg
  • D. C55 H72 O5 N4 Mg

Explanation

Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants and other photosynthetic organisms that is responsible for absorbing light energy from the sun and converting it into chemical energy. The molecular formula of chlorophyll a, which is the most common form of chlorophyll, is C55H72O5N4Mg.

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