Environmental
Carbon monoxide (CO) is dangerous in homes because it:
ACauses cancer when inhaled over many years
BIs colorless and odorless, causing poisoning without warning✓ Correct
CCorrodes metal pipes and creates water damage
DAbsorbs into walls and releases slowly over decades
Explanation
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon fuels. Because it cannot be detected without a CO detector, it can quickly reach dangerous concentrations in enclosed spaces, causing poisoning or death.
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