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The most abundant component of air is .

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oxygen
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nitrogen
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water vapour
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Solution

The correct option is B nitrogen
Nitrogen is the most abundant component of air. It occupies about 78% of air, where oxygen occupies nearly 21% of air.
Rest comprises of water vapour, carbon dioxide and noble gases.

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