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The kind of energy present in fossil fuels is :

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chemical energy
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heat energy
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potential energy
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mechanical energy
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Solution

The correct option is A chemical energy
Fossil fuels are mainly comprised of hydrocarbons. Energy is trapped in the form of chemical energy. When fossil fuels are burnt, chemical energy is converted into heat energy.

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