NEET 2020
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2020
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Environmental Chemistry
NEET 2020 · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry
Which of the following is not correct about carbon monoxide?
Which of the following is not correct about carbon monoxide?
Options
- AIt reduces oxygen carrying ability of blood
- BThe carboxyhemoglobin (haemoglobin bound to ) is less stable than oxyhemoglobin
- CIt is produced due to incomplete combustion
- DIt forms carboxyhaemoglobin
Correct answer
B. The carboxyhemoglobin (haemoglobin bound to ) is less stable than oxyhemoglobin
Step-by-step solution
Correct statements are:
1. It reduces oxygen carrying ability of blood.
2. It is produced due to incomplete combustion
3. It forms carboxyhaemoglobin.
4. Carboxyhemoglobin (haemoglobin bound to CO) is more stable than oxyhemoglobin.