Which of the following air pollutant reduces oxygen-carrying capacities of blood to large extent:

Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen Monoxide

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Carbon monoxide

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Sulpher dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is C
Carbon monoxide

Explanation:
Carbon monoxide has strong binding capacities and forms carboxyhemoglobin and reduces the oxygen-binding capacities.
Answer: so the correct answer is Carbon monoxide.

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