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Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

A

`CO_(2)`

B

`CH_(4)`

C

`CCl_(2)F_(2)`

D

`O_(2)`

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To determine which of the following is not a greenhouse gas, we need to understand what greenhouse gases are and identify the options given. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Greenhouse Gases**: Greenhouse gases are substances that can absorb and emit infrared radiation, contributing to the greenhouse effect. This effect leads to an increase in the Earth's temperature. 2. **List Common Greenhouse Gases**: Some common greenhouse gases include: - Water vapor (H2O) - Carbon dioxide (CO2) - Methane (CH4) - Nitrous oxide (N2O) - Ozone (O3) - Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 3. **Analyze the Options**: The question provides several options to choose from. We need to identify which one is not a greenhouse gas: - Option A: CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) - This is a greenhouse gas. - Option B: Methane (CH4) - This is a greenhouse gas. - Option C: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) - This is a greenhouse gas. - Option D: CCl2F2 (Dichlorodifluoromethane) - This is a type of CFC and is also a greenhouse gas. - Option E: Oxygen (O2) - This is not a greenhouse gas. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the option that is not a greenhouse gas is **Oxygen (O2)**. ### Final Answer: **Oxygen (O2) is not a greenhouse gas.** ---
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