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Question
Give reason why carbon monoxide is considered a highly poisonous gas. State why it is dangerous to be in the vicinity of smokers.
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Solution
Carbon monoxide is highly Poisonous gas: Carbon-monoxide combines with haemoglobin oxygen cariying capacity of blood is decreased
To be in vacinity of smokers: The fumes of – burning tobacco contains traces of carbon monoxide.
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