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Why is carbon monoxide (CO) poisonous for man?

A

It affects the nerves of the lungs.

B

It afects the diaphragm and intercostal muscles.

C

It reacts with the oxygen-reducing percentage of oxygen in the air.

D

haemoglobin combines with carbon monoxide instead of oxygen and the produce cannot dissociate.

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