Correct Option (b)
Reason : According to Oparin the atmosphere of primitive earth was reducing because H atoms were most numerous end most reactive. Large quantities of H₂, N₂, water vapour, CO₂, CH₄ and NH₃ were present, but free oxygen was not present in significant amount.
Correct Option (b) Reason : According to Oparin the atmosphere of primitive earth was reducing because H atoms were most numerous end most reactive. Large quantities of H₂, N₂, water vapour, CO₂, CH₄ and NH₃ were present, but free oxygen was not present in significant amount.