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What happened to `NH_3` present in primary atmosphere during its conversion to secondary atmosphere?

A

Its concentration decreased due to excessive formation of oxygen

B

Most of it got oxidised to nitrogen oxides

C

Got oxidised to `N_2` and water

D

Was absorbed by photoautotrophs

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