Question
The oxygen evolved during photosynthesis comes from water molecules. Which one of the following pairs of elements is involved in this reaction?
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Manganese and Chlorine
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Manganese and Potassium
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Magnesium and Molybdenum
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Magnesium and Chlorine
Solution
A.
Manganese and Chlorine
Photolysis of water during photosynthesis evolve nascent oxygen in the presence of manganese, calcium and chloride ions.
