The incomplete combustion of firewood in homes produces a very poisonous gas X. When inhaled, gas X combines with the substance Y present in blood and reduces the capacity of blood to carry gas Z causing respiratory problems and suffocation. What are X, Y and Z?

The incomplete combustion of firewood in homes produces a very poisonous gas X which is known as Carbon monoxide.

When inhaled, Carbon monoxide combines with the substance Y known as Haemoglobin which is present in the blood.

Carbon monoxide combines with the hemoglobin of our blood. It reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood causing respiratory problems and suffocation. Hence, the substance Z is Oxygen.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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