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What is the composition of oxygen in the atmosphere?

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78%

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21%

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1%

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6%

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The correct option is B 21%
Oxygen comprises of 21% of the earth's atmosphere. Nitrogen makes up 78%, and the remaining 1% comprises of gases like argon(0.9%), along with traces of carbon dioxide, methane, hydrogen, helium, and water vapour.

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