why do coal and petroleum contain nitrogen and sulphur as they are also carbon compounds?

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Coal and petroleum are called as carbon compounds because its major component is Carbon. Since these materials are derived from the dead remains of living organisms they can also contain nitrogen and sulfur (in small amounts) just like living beings.

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