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What is carbon monoxide? Why is it toxic? |
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Answer» Solution :Carbon monoxide is a TOXIC gas of carbon. When fuels UNDERGO incomplete combustion, it results in formation of carbon monoxide. It is released into the atmosphere from various sources like vehicle fuels, domestic fuels, industries, furnaces, etc, cigarette smoking also is a source of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is an odourless toxic gas. When CO enters the human body through breathing, it affects the function of haemoglobin. CO displaces OXYGEN from haemoglobin thereby stopping its function, i.e., SUPPLY of oxygen is blocked to the parts of the body, thereby leading to death. |
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