Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring chelate compound in which central metal is

  1. copper

  2. magnesium

  3. iron

  4. calcium

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chlorophyll is a chelate compound where magnesium is the central metal ion, coordinated to a porphyrin ring. This is similar to heme in blood where iron is the central metal. Copper, iron, and calcium are not the central metal in chlorophyll.