Chapter 8, Problem 8.69E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason corresponding to the fact that pure oxygen is often administered to victims of $\text{CO}$ poisoning is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to the Le Chȃtelier’s principle, when a change is applied to a reaction, the reaction moves in the direction in such a way to counteract the change. As the concentration of one of the reactants or products is increased, the reaction will move in such a way to decrease the concentration of that reactants or products and vice-versa.