Which one of the following gases has the highest affinity for blood haemoglobin?

Carbon dioxide

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Carbon monoxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbon monoxide
CO has 200 times greater affinity for Hb than oxygen.

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