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Carbon monoxide poisoning
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Figure 9: Oxidation path for methane, CH4. Carbon monoxide is a neutral ligand, meaning it does not carry an ionic charge. The empty π orbitals in carbon monoxide molecules accept d orbital electrons from metal atoms, thereby stabilizing the oxidation state of metal atoms.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning
Figure 9: Oxidation path for methane, CH4.
Carbon monoxide is a neutral ligand, meaning it does not carry an ionic charge. The empty π orbitals in carbon monoxide molecules accept d orbital electrons from metal atoms, thereby stabilizing the oxidation state of metal atoms.
How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
How is air quality measured?
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