Question

What are the harmful effects of carbon monoxide?

Answer 1

Carbon monoxide(CO)

• It is a poisonous gas and is released from the exhaust of vehicles and domestic fires.
• It is produced from the incomplete burning of fuels such as petrol and diesel.

Harmful effects of carbon monoxide

• Carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin present in the blood to form a stable compound called carboxyhaemoglobin.
• This way, it restricts the capacity of blood to carry oxygen for respiration.
• This leads to headaches and dizziness.