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When chlorophyll is treated with acid, it loses its metal ion, producing the pigment pheophytin which is?

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Answer : Pheophytin pigment which is olive green in colour.

Explanation : when chlorophyll pigment present in the chloroplast is heated with the acid, it usually loses its metal ion and forms a new pigment called as pheophytin.

The colour changes from initially green to final olive green.
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