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State the poisonous nature of carbon monoxide? |
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Answer» Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas. If air containing 0.5% carbon monoxide by volume is inhaled, death can result This is because carbon monoxide combines with the hemoglobin present in the blood cells of our body to form a stable compound called carboxyl-hemoglobin. This does not allow to absorb oxygen. Thus depriving our body cells of oxygen. This cause obstruction in respiration and causes death. |
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