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Excess intake of O(2) by a person result...

Excess intake of `O_(2)` by a person results in several ill-effects. Which of the following activities leads to excess in take `O_(2)` ?

A

deep-sea diving

B

mountaineering

C

travelling in an aeroplane

D

walking on the moon

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A
Due to increased pressure in the deep sea, more amount of oxygen gets dissolved in blood. This excessive intake of oxygen by a person affects and leads to several problems like nausea, dizziness, etc. Hence, a cylinder in which oxygen is diluted with an inert gas like He has to be carried.
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