The gas used as a raw material in photosynthesis by plants is
A
Oxygen
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B
Hydrogen
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C
Methane
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D
Carbon dioxide
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Solution
The correct option is D Carbon dioxide CO₂ is used by the plants as a raw material along with water for photosynthesis. This CO₂ is then reduced to and the water gets oxidised to form O₂. This all takes place in the presence of sunlight.