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Which gas is responsible for 'Bhopal Gas Tragedy' in 1984?

A

CO

B

Methyl isocyante

C

`SO_(2) and NO_(2)`

D

Ethyl isocyanate

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Event**: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred on December 2, 1984. It was a catastrophic industrial disaster. 2. **Determine the Source**: The gas responsible for the tragedy was released from Union Carbide India Ltd (UCIL). 3. **Identify the Gas**: The specific gas that caused the disaster was Methyl Isocyanate. 4. **Chemical Formula**: The chemical formula for Methyl Isocyanate is CH₃NCO. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the gas responsible for the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984 is Methyl Isocyanate. **Final Answer**: Methyl Isocyanate ---
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