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Bioinorganic chemistry: Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring chelate in which the central metal ion is what? Identify the metal coordinated in the porphyrin-like ring of plant chlorophyll. Choose the correct metal.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Magnesium (Mg)

Explanation:

What is being asked?The central metal in the chlorophyll macrocycle.

Given data

  • Chlorophyll is a chelate (chlorin ring analogous to porphyrin)

Concept/ApproachIn chlorophyll a/b, the macrocycle chelates magnesium (Mg2+). (By contrast, heme contains Fe, and plastocyanin contains Cu.)

Final AnswerMagnesium (Mg)

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