Which compound in the given options does not contain oxygen?

Polythene

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Carbohydrate

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Protein

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Fat

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Solution

The correct option is A
Polythene

Oxygen is present in all the essential compounds of life like carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Polythene is a plastic which contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

But don't get the wrong idea. Oxygen is found in several compounds which are not essential for life as well, like ethanol.

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