This molecule is toxic because it has about 200 times the affinity for the Fe²⁺ in hemoglobin as oxygen does,causing asphyxiation if enough of it is present in the air. A)CN^- B)CO C)CO₂ D)NH₃ E)CH₄

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The molecule in question is carbon monoxide (CO), which is known to bind to hemoglobin with a much higher affinity than oxygen. This can result in the displacement of oxygen in the bloodstream, leading to asphyxiation if enough CO is present in the air. The other choices listed do not have the same known affinity for hemoglobin as CO.

This Molecule Is Toxic Because It Has About 200 Times