why does carbon 4 oxide leads to death when inhaled

Question: why does carbon 4 oxide leads to death when inhaled
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Asked by base20fen to Arnold, Edna, Elkana, Gliday, Jacinta, Michael, Mike, Mmboyi, Sally on 16 Jul 2025.
- Gliday Yuka answered on 16 Jul 2025:
  
  Carbon dioxide (CO₂) can lead to death when inhaled in high amounts because it acts as an asphyxiant, pushing out oxygen from the air. This starves your body of oxygen, causing hypercapnia (too much CO₂ in your blood), which can lead to dizziness, confusion, and eventually stop your breathing or heart. It’s dangerous because you can’t get enough oxygen to survive.

Question: why does carbon 4 oxide leads to death when inhaled