The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Chlorophyll a and Chlorophyll b.
Difference # Chlorophyll a:
1. It is C55H72O5N4Mg.
2. In pure state, chlorophyll a is blue-green.
3. Chlorophyll a is primary photosynthetic pigment.
4. It is soluble in petroleum ether.
5. Carbon-3 contains methyl (—CH3) group.
6. It absorbs more red wavelength than violet- blue wavelength of light.
Difference # Chlorophyll b:
1. It is C55H70O6N4Mg.
2. In pure state, chlorophyll b is olive-green.
3. It is accessory photosynthetic pigment.
4. It is soluble in 92% methyl alcohol.
5. Carbon-3 contains formyl or aldehyde (—CHO) group.
6. It absorbs more violet-blue wavelength than red wavelength of light.