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In 1984 the Bhopal gas tragedy took plac...

In 1984 the Bhopal gas tragedy took place because methyl isocyanate reacted with:

A

reacted with DDT

B

reacted with ammonia

C

reacted with `CO_(2)`

D

reacted with water

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D
Bhopal gas tragedy occurred (23 Dec. 1984) when MIC (Methyl Isocyante) reacted with water in a tank, an exothermic chemical reaction started and produced a lot of heat. As a result, the safety value of tank burst because of increase in pressure and gave rise to a heavy gas which rapidly killed the people around.
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