Question

Sulfur dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Greenhouse gases:

1. Greenhouse gases are those that cause the greenhouse effect by absorbing thermal infrared rays from the atmosphere.
2. Examples of greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).
3. Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) reacts with water forming sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) resulting in acid rain.
4. So, SO₂ is considered a pollutant but as it can't absorb infrared radiations, it is not considered a greenhouse gas.

Final answer: So the given statement is false.