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Carbon exists in the atmosphere in the f...

Carbon exists in the atmosphere in the from of

A

carbon monoxide only

B

carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in traces

C

carbon dioxide only

D

coal gas.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Both CO and `CO_(2)` gases are present in traces in the atmosphere.
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