Chemically the major component of charcoal is:

Iron

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Sulphur

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Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide)

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Carbon

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Solution

The correct option is D Carbon
Charcoal is made by burning wood in absence of oxygen. Because of this, the impurities present in wood are removed and majorly carbon is left.

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