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How chlorophyll b differs from chlorophyll a ?

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Chlorophyll 'b' differs from Chlorophyll 'a' in having CHO (aldehyde) group ) instead of `CH_(3)` (Methyl ) group at the `3^(rd)` C atom in II pyrrole ring.
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