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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A common air pollutant that is very dangerous because you cannot see it or smell it
A
Sulfur Monoxide
B
Carbon Monoxide
C
Carbon Dioxide
D
Nitrogen Oxide
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -CO is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. It is a result of the incomplete combustion of carbon. Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion are the most frequent symptoms of CO poisoning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 is the most harmful of these compounds and is generated from the combustion of fuel engines and industry. It can damage the human heart and lungs and it reduces atmospheric visibility at high concentrations.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is carbon monoxide? CO is a colorless, odorless gas formed by the incomplete reaction of air with fuel. CO pollution occurs primarily from emissions produced by fossil fuel–powered engines, including motor vehicles and non-road engines and vehicles (such as construction equipment and boats).

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbon monoxide, CO It is the only pollutant that has no detectable odor whatsoever. This is really bad since we humans will often sense when something is wrong if we see or smell something suspicious. Carbon monoxide is truly a silent killer.

Detailed explanation-5: -Carbon Monoxide. Nitrogen Dioxide (EPA) Ozone (EPA) Particulate Matter. Lead (EPA) Sulfur Dioxide. Six Common Pollutants (EPA)

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