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Carbon monoxide is pollutant as it...

Carbon monoxide is pollutant as it

A

Inactivates nerves

B

Inhibits glycolysis

C

Combines with oxygen

D

Combines with haemoglobin

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D
Carbon monoxide combine to haemoglobin to form carboxy haemoglobin which is about 300 times more stable tha oxyhaemoglobin. This stable complex reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. This oxygen deficiency causes headache, weak eyesight nervousness and cardiovascular disorder.
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