The planet Mars is red due to the presence of

sodium oxide

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iron oxide

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copper oxide

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calcium oxide

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Solution

The correct option is B iron oxide
The characteristic red colour of Mars is due to the iron oxide commonly known as rust. It was analysed by a rover sent on Mars from Earth.

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