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Which component of vehicle exhaust is particularly hazardous to humans?

Correct answer A. Carbon monoxide

Explanation

Carbon monoxide binds to haemoglobin far more strongly than oxygen, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen and causing poisoning even at low concentrations.

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