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Give reasons for the following :

Carbon monoxide is the enemy of man.


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  • Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas and when inhaled in large quantities, it leads to death.
  • It combines with hemoglobin of the blood to form carboxyhemoglobin which stops the absorption of oxygen by blood and the respiratory system fails.

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