Which of these gases has the highest global warming potential?

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Which of these gases has the highest global warming potential?

Carbon dioxide
Sulphur hexafluoride
Methane
Nitrous oxide

Answer and solution

Correct answer: B) Sulphur hexafluoride

SF₆ has a GWP of over 20,000 times CO₂.

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