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Haemoglobin contains 0.33% iron (Fe=56)....

Haemoglobin contains `0.33%` iron (Fe=56). The molecular weight of haemoglobin is 68000. The number of iron atoms in one molecule of haemoglobin is . 

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

5

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The correct Answer is:
C
`0.33=(x xx56)/(68000)xx100impliesx=4`
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