Carbon monoxide is a pollutant, which causes________?

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ADamage to building materials like marble

BAsphyxiation (suffocation) leading to death

CRetardation in crop growth

DRespiratory disease (e.g. asthma)

Correct answer

B. Asphyxiation (suffocation) leading to death

Explanation

The correct answer is Asphyxiation (suffocation) leading to death.

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