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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 in traces and carbon dioxide.

C

carbon dioxide only .

D

coal.

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B
Carbon is present 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 like carbonates .It also occurs in the form of fossil ,organic compounds ,wood , cotton and wool etc . products.
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