Venus is the hottest planet because of the presence of carbon dioxide and clouds.
A
methane
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B
hydrogen
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C
nitrous oxide
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D
sulphuric acid
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Solution
The correct option is D sulphuric acid -Venus is not the closest planet to sun but still it is the hottest planet.
-The reason behind this is the thick atmosphere of venus which traps the sunlight.
-The atmosphere of venus is thicker because of the clouds of carbon dioxide and sulphuric acid.