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Chlorophyll is soluble in...

Chlorophyll is soluble in

A

Water

B

Organic solvents

C

Both A and B

D

None of the above.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks about the solubility of chlorophyll. 2. **Understand Chlorophyll**: Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis. There are two main types: chlorophyll A and chlorophyll B. 3. **Solubility Characteristics**: - Chlorophyll is known to be soluble in organic solvents. - Common organic solvents include alcohol and acetone. 4. **Water Solubility**: It is important to note that chlorophyll is **not soluble in water** (H2O). 5. **Evaluate the Options**: The options provided are: - A: Organic solvents - B: Both A and B - C: None of the above 6. **Determine the Correct Answer**: - Since chlorophyll is soluble in organic solvents (like alcohol and acetone), the correct answer is **A: Organic solvents**. - Options B and C are incorrect because they either imply multiple correct answers or suggest that chlorophyll is not soluble in organic solvents. 7. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the final answer is that chlorophyll is soluble in **organic solvents**. ---
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