Hexafluoroethane molecule, computer model. This molecule is an inert gas at room temperature. Hexafluoroethane acts as a greenhouse gas when released

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Hexafluoroethane molecule, computer model. This molecule is an inert gas at room temperature. Hexafluoroethane acts as a greenhouse gas when released into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), fluorine (green).

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