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Question
A hydrocarbon which is a greenhouse gas is ______.
Options
Acetylene
Ethylene
Ethane
Methane
Solution
A hydrocarbon which is a greenhouse gas is methane.
Explanation:
Methane (CH4) is a hydrocarbon and a powerful greenhouse gas. It is released during natural processes like decomposition and human activities such as livestock farming and fossil fuel extraction. Methane traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing significantly to global warming.
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