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Chlorophyll b is

A. C54H70O6N4Mg

B. C55H70O6N4Mg

C. C55H72O5N4Mg

D. C45H72O5N4Mg

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Chlorophyll b is C55H70O6N4Mg.
Chlorophyll b is a form of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll b helps in photosynthesis by absorbing light energy. Its color is green, and it primarily absorbs blue light.
The Chlorophyll b biosynthetic pathway utilizes a variety of enzymes. The axial ligands attached to the Mg2+ center are often omitted for clarity. Appended to the chlorin ring are various side chains, usually including a long phytyl chain (C20H39O).

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