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Greenhouse gases are those that can absorb and emit infrared radiation. Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

A

Water vapour

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B

Carbon Dioxide

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C

Methane

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D

Hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B Hydrogen
A greenhouse gas is a gas which adsorbs infrared radiation in thermal range and causes global warming. The primary greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.

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