HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryAchiever Section

The greenhouse effect is caused by

A.CO₂✓ Correct

B.NO₂

C.NO

D.CO

Explanation

A greenhouse gas (sometimes abbreviated GHG) is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range. Greenhouse gases cause the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere are water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane and ozone.

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