Carbon exists in the atmosphere in the from of

Options

A. Only carbon monoxide
B. carbon monoxide in traces and carbon dioxide
C. Only carbon dioxide
D. coal

Answer

C

Explanation

Carbon exists in the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide gas `(CO_(2))` in air (only `0.03%` ). Carbon also occurs in the earth's crust in the form of minerals likes carbonates. It also occurs in the form of fossil fuels, organic compounds, wood, cotton and wool, etc.