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Question

Carbon monoxide is harmful to human beings as it

A

is carcinogenic

B

is antagonistic to $CO_2$

C

has higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen

D

is destructive to $O_3$

Answer

has higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen

Explanation

Solution

Carbon monoxide has higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen to form carboxy-haemoglobin to stop the flow of blood which causes death.