What is the percentage of oxygen present in the atmosphere?

17%

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21%

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26%

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31%

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Solution

The correct option is B
21%

21% of the volume of the atmosphere is oxygen. So, if you captured air from the atmosphere in a 1 L bottle, 0.21 L of it would be oxygen. And this is a good thing because oxygen is essential for our survival.

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