Home Chemistry Enviromental Chemistry ( Not In Syllabus ) Gaseous Air Pollutants Carbon monooxide is pollutant as it :
Chemistry Enviromental Chemistry ( Not In Syllabus ) Gaseous Air Pollutants Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Carbon monooxide is pollutant as it :

A
inactivates nerves
B
inhibits glycolysis
C
combines with oxygen
D
combines with haemoglobin

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

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