Which of the following gases contributes to the greenhouse effect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following gases contributes to the greenhouse effect?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
CO₂ is a major greenhouse gas that absorbs infrared radiation and re-emits it, warming the atmosphere. Other GHGs: CH₄, N₂O, water vapor, CFCs. N₂ and O₂ are diatomic homonuclear molecules that do not absorb IR and are not GHGs. Hydrogen is not a GHG. The increase in CO₂ due to human activities is driving climate change.

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