CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Carbon monoxide is produced from the incomplete burning of fuels such as petrol, diesel, gasoline, gas stoves etc. Mostly the CO produced by vehicles. It is a poisonous gas. It reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood and causes headache, dizziness, unconsciousness like symptoms. Thus, the correct option is A.

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