Carbon monoxide is a major pollutant of

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The correct option is B Air
Carbon monoxide is a major air pollutant and is produced by incomplete burning of fossil fuels in vehicles and industries. Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin in blood and forms carboxyhaemoglobin. It impairs oxygen transport function of blood.

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Describe the major air pollutants. How does carbon monoxide pollute our environment ?

Match the following air pollutants with their major source.

(i) Carbon monoxide (ii) Carbon- dioxide (iii) Sulphur dioxide

(a) Coal burn (b) Fossil fuels (c) Automobiles

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