• Option (1) is correct because pO2 in alveoli is 104mmHg and pCO2 in alveoli is 40mmHg. • In atmosphere, pO2 is 159mmHg and pCO2 is 0.3mmHg • In deoxygenated blood, pO2 is 40mmHg and pCO2 is 45mmHg. • In oxygenated blood, pO2 is 95mmHg and pCO2 is 40mmHg.