Question

The two elements responsible for splitting of $H_{2}O$ to liberate $O_2$ during photosynthesis are

• A. Mn and Mo
• B. Ca and Mg
• C. Mn and Cl
• D. Mg and Cl

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Manganese $(M{n}^{2+})$ and chlorine ($C{l}^{-}$ both are micro elements, responsible for photo production of oxygen during photolysis of water in photosynthesis.