Question

Oxygen occurs in nature in both free and combined states.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Oxygen occurs in a free state-

• It is present in atmospheric air.
• About 21% of air is oxygen.

Oxygen occurs in a combined state-

• It is present in water, rocks, minerals, and sand.
• It is present in most organic matter.

Hence,

The given statement is true as oxygen occurs in nature in both free and combined states.