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The main difference between chlorophyll ‘a’ and ‘b’ is:
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Chlorophyll ‘a’ is a linear chain compound and ‘b’ is branched chain
Chlorophyll ‘a’ has no Mg ion in centre of molecule
In chlorophyll ‘a’ there is — CH3 group whereas in ‘b’ it is — CHO group
All of the above
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Solution
In chlorophyll ‘a’ there is — CH3 group whereas in ‘b’ it is — CHO group
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