(A) $CO$ (Carbon Monoxide) is a poisonous gas that binds to hemoglobin in the blood to form carboxyhemoglobin. This compound is much more stable than

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It forms a stable compound with hemoglobin.

(A) $CO$ (Carbon Monoxide) is a poisonous gas that binds to hemoglobin in the blood to form carboxyhemoglobin. This compound is much more stable than oxyhemoglobin,which reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood,leading to hypoxia and potentially death.

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$CO$ (Carbon Monoxide) is harmful because........

A
It forms a stable compound with hemoglobin.
B
It inhibits mitosis.
C
It is a mutagen.
D
It causes defoliation.

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Match the columns:

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$(1)$ Electrostatic precipitator $(a)$ Removes gases like $SO_2$

$(2)$ Scrubber $(b)$ Reduces automobile emission

$(3)$ Catalytic converter $(c)$ Removes particulate matter

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(1)$ Electrostatic precipitator	$(a)$ Removes gases like $SO_2$
$(2)$ Scrubber	$(b)$ Reduces automobile emission
$(3)$ Catalytic converter	$(c)$ Removes particulate matter