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Which of the following molecules has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP) per molecule over a 100-year horizon?
ACO2
BCH4
CN2O
DSF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride)
✓ Correct Answer: D — SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride)
Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) is one of the most potent greenhouse gases, with a GWP of about 23,500 compared to CO2.
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