Which among the following gases readily combines with the haemoglobin of the blood?

Methane

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Nitrogen

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Carbon monoxide

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Sulphur dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is C Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide readily combines with the haemoglobin of the blood.
Carboxyhaemoglobin (symbol COHb or HbCO) is a stable complex of carbon monoxide and haemoglobin (Hb) that forms in red blood cells upon contact with carbon monoxide (CO).

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