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प्रश्न
Give a reason for the following:
Carbon monoxide and not carbon dioxide, is a highly poisonous gas.
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उत्तर
Carbon monoxide (CO) is highly poisonous because it combines with the haemoglobin in red blood cells and reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood, which can lead to death.
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