$CO$ (Carbon monoxide) is a neutral oxide of carbon,but it acts as a very strong field ligand and associates with metals to form complex compounds. These complex compounds are very useful in metallurgical processes. $CO$ is a poisonous gas because:

  • A
    It forms a complex with hemoglobin,which is incapable of carrying oxygen.
  • B
    It affects the lungs.
  • C
    It decomposes the protein part of our body.
  • D
    It associates with $H_2$ to form a gaseous mixture which is very lethal.

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