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The planet Mars is red due to the presence of

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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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