JEE Main 2022 · 24 Jun · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q72

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Some gases are responsible for heating of atmosphere (green house effect). Identify from the following the gaseous species which does not cause it.

\mathrm{CH_4}

\mathrm{O_3}

\mathrm{H_2O}

\mathrm{N_2}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation: $\mathrm{CO_2}$ , $\mathrm{CH_4}$ , $\mathrm{H_2O}$ , $\mathrm{O_3}$ and others. Homonuclear $\mathrm{N_2}$ has no dipole change on vibration and does not absorb IR.

(D)

Topics:Atmospheric pollution

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JEE Main 2022 · 24 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 72