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Question

Which of the following greenhouse gases has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP)?

  1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
  2. Methane (CH4)
  3. Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
  4. Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)

Answer:

Option D: Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)”.

Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared to Carbon Dioxide, Methane and Nitrous Oxide.