Which one of the following gases is not included in the category 'greenhouse gases'?

Carbon dioxide

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Hydrogen

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hydrogen

Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. It includes gases like carbon dioxide (56%), methane (18%), CFCs (13%), ozone(7%), and nitrous oxide (6%). Hydrogen is not a greenhouse gas.

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