Question

Give reason for these: Suggest a reason as to why CO is Poisonous.

Answer 1

because when it is inhaled it reduces the oxygen carrying capacity and causes suffocation then it leads to death

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon monoxide reacts with haemoglobin and form a stable compound carboxyhemoglobin. carboxyhemoglobin is 300 times more stable than oxyhemoglobin. Formation of carboxyhemoglobin reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood,as a result of this suffocation takes place. Low level poisoning results in headache and drowsiness, high level poisoning may cause death.