Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements:
1. Iron is the most common element in the earth as a whole, but fourth most common in the Earth’s crust
2. Oxygen is most abundant element by mass in the Earth’s crust as oxides but second most abundant gas in Atmosphere
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A]1 only
[B]2 only
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]neither 1 nor 2
Show Answer