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Q. Which one of the following pairs of elements are involved in the photolysis of water?

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The electrons that were moved from photosystem II must be replaced. This is achieved by electrons available due to splitting of water. The splitting of water is associated with the PS II; water is split into 2H+, [O] and electrons. This creates oxygen, one of the net products of photosynthesis. The electrons needed to replace those removed from photosystem I are provided by photosystem II. The photolysis complex requires element like manganese and chlorine for functioning.