The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.

Chlorophyll a:

1. Chemically it is C55H72O5N4Mg

2. Its Carbon 3 contains methyl group

3. Blue green colour in pure state.

4. Soluble in petroleum ether

5. It absorbs more red wave length

6. It is primary photosynthetic pigment

Chlorophyll b:

1. Chemically it is C55H70O6N4Mg

2. Carbon 3 contains aldehyde group

3. Oliver green colour in pure state.

4. Soluble in methyl alcohol

5. Absorbs more violet blue wave length

6. It is accessory photosynthetic pigment

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