Chapter 14, Problem 14.61QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning are given to be treated with pure oxygen to remove $\text{CO}$ from the hemoglobin. The working of the treatment is to be stated if the value of the equilibrium constant for $\text{CO}$ binding to $\text{Hb}$ is more than that of ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$.

Concept introduction: According to the Le Chatelier’s principle the change in concentration, volume, pressure and temperature affects the equilibrium constant of the reaction.

To determine: The working of the carbon monoxide poisoning treatment.