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Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide

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N₂O

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Ethane

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Methane

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ethane

The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are transparent to sunlight but can trap heat and keep the Earth’s surface warm. These gases include CO₂, CH₄, CFCs and N₂O. Ethane is not a greenhouse gas.

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