Q. Consider the following statements about Carbon Monoxide (CO):
- It is an indoor pollutant
- It is more soluble in blood than in water
- It is less dense than air
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes:
- Carbon monoxide is a major indoor air pollutant as it can be released by faulty/improper combustion of fuels indoors.
- Carbon monoxide is about 210-250 times more soluble in blood than in water. This allows it to bind to hemoglobin in blood.
- Carbon monoxide is lighter and less dense than air.