Highly toxic gas which causes headache, visual difficulty, paralysis and even death is

O_{3}

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N_{2}

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C O

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The correct option is C $C O$
Carbon monoxide $(C O)$ is highly toxic. It binds with hemoglobin and reduces oxygen carrying capactiy of blood which causes headache, dizziness and vomiting. If the concentration of $C O$ in the atmosphere increases very much, it can even lead to death.

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