Earliest hot atmosphere of earth contained
Hydrogen, carbon and nitrogen molecules
Hydrogen, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen atoms
Hydrogen, sulfur and carbon atoms
Hydrogen, methane and ammonia molecules.
As we have already discussed in Chemical Evolution & Miller’s Experiment -
The Miller-Urey Experiment:
The experimental proof given by Urey and Miller suggested that the early hot atmosphere of the earth was composed of ammonia, water, methane and hydrogen. During that time the carbon, oxygen and nitrogen molecules were absent in their molecular form. Hence, the correct option is (d).