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4. A When carbon monoxide, CO(g), is present in human lungs, the carbon monoxide behaves in a way that is similar to how
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4. A When carbon monoxide, CO(g), is present in human lungs, the carbon monoxide behaves in a way that is similar to how oxygen gas behaves, in that it binds to hemoglobin (Hb) in the blood. The equilibrium reactions for oxygen and carbon monoxide are as follows: HHb(aq) + O2(g) = H+ (aq) + HbO,- (aq) HHb(aq) + COg)=H*(aq) + HbCO (aq) It is known that the equilibrium constant for the reaction involving carbon monoxide is approximately 250 times greater than that for the reaction involving oxygen gas. In two or three sentences, explain why this may cause serious health problems for someone in an area where carbon monoxide is present.