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The two elements responsible for splitti...

The two elements responsible for splitting of `H_(2)O` to liberate `O_(2)` during photosynthesis are

A

Mn and Mo

B

Ca and Mg

C

Mn and Cl

D

Mg and Cl.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Manganese `(Mn^(2+))` and chlorone `(Cl^(-))` both are micro elements. Responsible for photo production of oxygen during photolysis of water in photosynthesis.
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