Smallest possible unit of a compound which has independent existence is :

molecule

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atom

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Solution

The correct option is B molecule
Smallest possible unit of a compound which has independent existence is a molecule.
A molecule is the smallest particle in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element or compound. Molecule are made up of atoms that are held together by chemical bonds. These bonds form as a result of the sharing or exchange of electrons among atoms.

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