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Carbon monoxide is dangerous when inhaled in excess. Comment on the statement.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous when inhaled in excess. Comment on the statement.
Haemoglobin has a very strong affinity for carbon monoxide and forms a stable compound called carboxyhaemoglobin. This reduces the capacity of blood to transport oxygen and may result in death. Hence, carbon monoxide is highly dangerous when inhaled in excess.
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