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Q. Haemoglobin has maximum affinity with

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Hemoglobin has 250 times more affinity for carbon monoxide than oxygen, forming a cherry-red compound carboxyhemoglobin. Hemoglobin shows maximum affinity with carbon monoxide as compared to carbon dioxide and oxygen. When compared with carbon dioxide, hemoglobin has more affinity with oxygen.