NEET2012Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Living in the atmosphere of CO is dangerous, because it
Options
- Acombines with O ₂ present inside to form CO ₂
- Breduces organic matter of tissues
- Ccombines with haemoglobin and makes it incapable to absorb oxygen
- Ddries up the blood.
Correct answer
C. combines with haemoglobin and makes it incapable to absorb oxygen
Step-by-step solution
Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin of blood to form a complex called carboxy-haemoglobin. Formation of this complex makes the haemoglobin incapable of oxygen transport. Due to which there will be oxygen deficiency in the blood.