Question : Which of the following gases is most toxic ?
Option 1: Carbon dioxide
Option 2: Carbon monoxide
Option 3: Sulphur dioxide
Option 4: Chlorine
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Correct Answer: Carbon monoxide
Solution : The correct answer is carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is a released on the incomplete combustion of fuels. It is a tasteless, odorless and colourless gas which is toxic for human beings. It binds with haemoglobin in the blood and forms a stable compound known as carboxyhaemoglobin. Carbon monoxide has high haemoglobin affinity and it reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, which turns life threatening.
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Question : Fire extinguishers emit which gas?
Option 1: Carbon monoxide
Option 2: Chlorine
Option 3: Carbon dioxide
Option 4: Nitrogen
Question : Global warming is mainly due to the accumulation of Which of the following?
Option 1: Oxides of Nitrogen
Option 2: Oxides of Sulphur
Option 3: Carbon Dioxide
Option 4: Carbon monoxide
Question : Transboundary pollution ( or ) Acid rain is caused by:
Option 2: Carbon dioxide
Option 3: Hydrocarbon
Option 4: Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide
Question : The most serious air pollutant causing health harzard is:
Option 1: Sulphur dioxide
Option 3: Ozone
Option 4: Nitrogen oxide
Question : Which of the following is most important for absorption of heat radiated from the Sun as well as from the Earth?
Option 2: Oxygen
Option 3: Carbon monoxide
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