Question

Why is carbon monoxide harmful when inhaled?

Answer 1

Carbon monoxide:-

1. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas.
2. Carbon monoxide binds very strongly with hemoglobin in the blood and prevents it from carrying oxygen to the brain and other parts of the body if the gas is inhaled by a person.
3. The person cannot breathe properly, due to a lack of oxygen,
4. The person becomes unconscious and can even die due to oxygen starvation If carbon monoxide is inhaled for a long time.