What elements do the following compounds contain ?
Sugar, Common salt

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Solution

Formula of sugar is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ . So, the elements present in sugar are carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O).
Formula of sodium chloride is NaCl. So, the elements present in sodium chloride are sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).

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