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Carbon monoxide (CO) is harmful to man b...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is harmful to man because

A

It forms carbolic acid

B

It generates excess `CO_(2)`

C

It is carcinogenic

D

It competes with `O_(2)` for haemoglobin

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The correct Answer is:
D
CO is highly toxic and impairs respiration. CO combine with haemoglobin of blood and reduces its `O_2` carry capacity.
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