JAMB Chemistry 2012 Objective — Question 16
Question 16 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following pollutants is associated with brain damage?
- A. Carbon (II) oxideCorrect
- B. Radioactive fallout
- C. Biodegradable waste
- D. Sulphur (IV) oxide
Explanation
Carbon (II) oxide (carbon monoxide) is associated with brain damage, as it binds to haemoglobin and starves the brain of oxygen.
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