For carbon monoxide poisoning, the treatment involves the administration of oxygen at high pressure, which increases the amount of oxyhemoglobin in the bloodstream. Using Le Chatelier's Principle, completely explain why this treatment is effective.

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Adding oxygen will cause the equation of CO-Hemogoblin + O2= Hemogoblin = Oxyhemogoblin 
 to the right. This is because the increase in pressure leads to more on the left side, and as such a balance needs to be maintained so the equation shifts to the right.

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cxcharlie · Answer

In carbon monoxide poisoning, CO binds to hemoglobin more effectively than oxygen, preventing oxygen transport. Administering 100 percent oxygen shifts the equilibrium of binding, favoring the displacement of CO and allowing oxygen to bind instead. This treatment is vital for restoring adequate oxygen levels in the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide would not aid in this process due to CO's stronger affinity for hemoglobin. 
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For carbon monoxide poisoning, the treatment involves the administration of oxygen at high pressure, which increases the amount of oxyhemoglobin in the bloodstream. Using Le Chatelier's Principle, completely explain why this treatment is effective.

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