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Standard VI
Chemistry
Green House Gases
Which of the ...
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Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?


A

Carbon dioxide

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B

Water vapour

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C

Methane

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D

Oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is D

Oxygen


Gases that have the ability to absorb infrared radiations (IR) are called greenhouse gases. Major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, water vapour, nitrous oxide. However, oxygen is not a greenhouse gas as it does not have heat absorbing capability.


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