Chapter 22, Problem 22.66QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Pure ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ is given to be displaced by $\text{CO}$. The correct expression out of the given ones is to be identified.

Concept introduction: Carbon monoxide poisoning derives from competitive binding of $\text{CO}$ versus ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ to the ${\text{Fe}}^{\text{2+}}$ in the coordination sphere of hemoglobin.

To determine: The correct expression out of the given ones.