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

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Solution:

Bhopal gas tragedy occurred ( Dec ) when MIC (Methyl Isocyanate) reacted with water in a tank, an exothermic chemical reaction started and producing a lot of heat. As a result, the safety valve of tank burst because of increase in pressure. It gave rise to a heavy gas which rapidly rank to the ground.