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General Knowledge · Q113

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 113

Q113

It is dangerous to leave the car engine running in a closed garage, because it may cause serious pollution due to poisoning by emission of

A.
CO2
B.
CO
Answer
C.
Unburnt petrol
D.
SO2

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The extremely high concentrations of carbon monoxide produced by an engine can raise CO concentrations in a closed building so quickly that a person may collapse before they even realize there is a problem.
Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen to the brain, causing CO intoxication, and lack of reasoning. Hence option D is correct answer.