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Chlorophyll is...

Chlorophyll is

A

Soluble in organic solvents

B

Soluble in water

C

Soluble in both organic solvents and water

D

None of the above

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A
Chlorophyll A is bluish green whereas chlorophyll B is alive green. They are soluble in organic solvent. Chlorophyll a is more soluble in petroleum whereas chlorophyll B is more soluble 92% in methanol.
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