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When a man inhales air containing normal concentration of `O_(2)` as well as CO he suffers from suffocation because

A

CO reacts with`O_(2)` reducing its percentage in air

B

Haemoglobin combines with CO instead of `O_(2)` and the product cannot dissociate

C

CO affects diaphragm and intercostal muscles

D

CO affects the nerve of the lungs

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The correct Answer is:
b
Carbon monoxide has 210 times more affintiy with haemoglobin as compared to `O_(2)` and forms a stable compound .
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