GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring chelate compound in which central metal is
A
copper
B
magnesium
C
iron
D
calcium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring compound in which the central metal atom is magnesium. In chlorophyll, the large organic molecule is a porphyrin. The porphyrin contains four nitrogen atoms that form bonds to magnesium in a square planar arrangement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chlorophyll is a compound that is called as a Chelate. It consists of a central metal ion bonded to a large organic Molecule, composed of Hydrogen(H2), Carbon (C) and other elements such as Oxygen (O)and Nitrogen (N). It is located in Chloroplasts, which are tiny structure in plant cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -A chelate consists of a central metal ion bonded to a large organic molecule, composed of carbon, hydrogen, and other elements such as oxygen and nitrogen. Chlorophyll has magnesium as its central metal ion, and the large organic molecule to which it bonds is known as a porphyrin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chlorophyll or leaf green is a porphyrin derivative with magnesium as the central atom and is hence a metal complex dye.

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