Carbon & its compoundsp-block Group 13 & 14
Why is Carbon Monoxide () poisonous?
Expert Answer
It forms a highly stable carboxy-haemoglobin complex and prevents Oxygen from binding to haemoglobin. This affects the oxygen supply to the tissues.
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