Q. In 1984, the Bhopal gas tragedy took place because methyl isocyanate
A) Reacted with DDT
B) Reacted with $NH_{3}$
C) Reacted with $CO_{2}$
D) Reacted with $H_{2}O$
Explanation
Bhopal gas tragedy occurred (3 Dec, 1984) when MIC (Methyl Isocyanate) reacted with water in tank, an exothermic chemical reaction started and producing a lot of heat. As a result, the safety valve of tank burst because of increasing in pressure. It gave rise to a heavy gas leak which rapidly rank to the ground.
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