Multiple choice

Venus is not the nearest planet to the sun, but still it is the hottest planet in the solar system. This is due to

  1. the presence of excess carbon dioxide, nearly 90% to 95%

  2. its clockwise rotation

  3. the reflection of 3/4th sunlight falling on its surface

  4. the absence of moon

  5. nearly equal period of revolution and rotation
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Explanation

Venus is the hottest planet because carbon dioxide present in its atmosphere traps the heat due to its greenhouse behaviour.

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