Hemoglobin (Hb) can form a complex with both O 2 and CO. For the reaction at body

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Hemoglobin (Hb) can form a complex with both O2 and CO. For the reactionHbOz(aq) + CO(g) < HbCO(aq) + Oz(g)

at body temperature, K is about 200. If the ratio [HbCO]/[HbO2] comes close to 1, death is probable. What partial pressure of CO in the air is likely to be fatal? Assume the partial pressure of O2 is 0.20 atm.

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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