Question

Which of the following is correct statement about carbon monoxide?

• A. It is highly soluble in water
• B. It is a powerful oxidizing agent
• C. It increases oxygen carrying ability of blood
• D. It is a component of synthesis gas

Answer 1

The correct option is D It is a component of synthesis gas

• Carbon monoxide is a colourless and almost water insoluble gas. It is a powerful reducing agent. It prevents haemoglobin in the red blood corpuscles from carrying oxygen round the body.
• Synthesis gas: $CO+H_2$