Environmental

Carbon monoxide (CO) is dangerous in residential properties primarily because it is:

AA highly visible yellow gas

BColorless, odorless, and can cause illness or death without warning✓ Correct

COnly dangerous in commercial buildings

DEasily detected by smell

Explanation

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion. It is called the 'silent killer' because it cannot be detected by the senses, making CO detectors essential.

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