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This gas is colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-irritating, toxic, and a major pollutant in most urban areas due to vehicular exhaust. It also binds to haemoglobin, which is the oxygen-carrying component in blood. The gas is ________

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Characteristics of the Gas:** - The gas is described as colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-irritating, and toxic. - It is also mentioned that it is a major pollutant in urban areas due to vehicular exhaust. 2. **Consider the Effects on Hemoglobin:** - The gas binds to hemoglobin, which is the oxygen-carrying component in blood. ...
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