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An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A): It causes death when inhaled carbon monoxide. Reason (R): Carbon monoxide is added to hemoglobin. choose the right option. A. A is correct but R is false. B. A is false but R is correct. C. Both A and R are correct and R is the proper interpretation of A. D. Both A and R are correct but R is not a proper interpretation of A.

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A): It causes death when inhaled carbon monoxide. Reason (R): Carbon monoxide is added to hemoglobin. choose the right option. A. A is correct but R is false. B. A is false but R is correct. C. Both A and R are correct and R is the proper interpretation of A. D. Both A and R are correct but R is not a proper interpretation of A. Correct Answer C

The logic follows here is:

The Assertion is correct because Carbon monoxide when inhaled it combines with hemoglobin of the blood to form Carboxyhemoglobin which inhibits the transport of oxygen in the body.

Carbon monoxide has a much stronger binding to hemoglobin than Oxygen, so the given Reason is the correct explanation to the Assertion. 

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

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