In 1984, Bhopal gas tragedy took place because methyl isocyanate

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In 1984, Bhopal gas tragedy took place because methyl isocyanate (A) Reacted with DDT (B) Reacted with ammonia (C) Reacted with CO2 (D) Reacted with water

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In Bhopal gas tragedy methyl isocyanate (MIC) reacted with water to produce a large amount of heat, as it was an exothermic reaction. Due to this increase in pressure the safety valve of the tank bursted and the gas came out.

Q. In 1984, Bhopal gas tragedy took place because methyl isocyanate

Reacted with DDT

Reacted with ammonia

Reacted with CO₂

Reacted with water

In Bhopal gas tragedy methyl isocyanate (MIC) reacted with water to produce a large amount of heat, as it was an exothermic reaction. Due to this increase in pressure the safety valve of the tank bursted and the gas came out.