Are Oxygen and Hydrogen present in fossil fuels?

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Yes, fossil fuels contain hydrogen and oxygen also. Carbon is the main component of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels contain nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, and trace amounts of metals such as iron, nickel, copper and vanadium.

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