COMEDK2021PhysicsKinetic Theory of Gases
Which of the following is not a green house gas?
Options
- ACH ₄
- BCO ₂
- CN ₂
- DN₂O
Correct answer
C. N ₂
Step-by-step solution
The correct answer is (3) N₂ . N₂ makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere but is not a greenhouse gas. Being a symmetrical diatomic molecule (two identical atoms), it does not absorb infrared radiation radiating from the Earth's surface. In contrast, CO₂ , CH₄ , and N₂O have asymmetric molecular structures that allow them to absorb and trap heat in the atmosphere.