Which of the following gases is expected to have the fewest atmospheric blinds in the infrared region?
A) Methane
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Water vapor
D) Nitrous oxide
E) Molecular oxygen (O2)

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Molecular oxygen (O2) is a diatomic molecule with no permanent dipole moment, making it less active in the infrared region compared to the other gases listed, which have more complex structures and are more likely to absorb infrared radiation.

Which of the Following Gases Is Expected to Have the Fewest