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Give a reason for the following: Carbon monoxide and not carbon dioxide, is a highly poisonous gas. - Chemistry

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Give a reason for the following:

Carbon monoxide and not carbon dioxide, is a highly poisonous gas.

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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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Chapter 9: Carbon & Its Compounds - Objective Type Questions

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Chapter 9 Carbon & Its Compounds
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