Discussion :: Chemistry
- Man dies in the atmosphere of CO, because it
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A.
Dries up the blood |
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B.
Combines with O2 present in the body |
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C.
Reduces the organic matter of tissues |
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D.
Combines with the haemoglobin of blood, thereby making the later incapable of absorbing O2 |
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Answer : Option D
Explanation :
The preferential binding of carbon monoxide to iron severely limits the oxygen to bind to hemoglobin. As a result, less oxygen is carried through our system and we die.
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