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Gas released during bhopal tragedy was
(a) methyl isocyanate
(b) potassium isothiocyanate
(c) sodium isothiocynate
(d) ethyl isothiocyanate

A

methyl isocyanate

B

potassium isothiocyanate

C

sodium isothiocynate

D

ethyl isothiocyanate

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Event**: The question refers to the Bhopal tragedy, which is a significant industrial accident that occurred in Bhopal, India. 2. **Understand the Context**: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy took place on December 3, 1984, at a pesticide plant owned by Union Carbide. It is crucial to know the details of the incident to answer the question correctly. 3. **Determine the Gas Released**: During this tragedy, a large quantity of a toxic gas was released. It is important to identify the specific gas involved in this incident. 4. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - (a) methyl isocyanate - (b) potassium isothiocyanate - (c) sodium isothiocyanate - (d) ethyl isothiocyanate 5. **Recall the Facts**: The gas that was primarily responsible for the Bhopal disaster is known as methyl isocyanate (MIC). It is essential to remember that this gas is highly toxic and was released in large quantities during the accident. 6. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: - Potassium isothiocyanate, sodium isothiocyanate, and ethyl isothiocyanate are not associated with the Bhopal tragedy. Therefore, they can be eliminated as possible answers. 7. **Conclude the Answer**: Based on the information and elimination of incorrect options, the correct answer is (a) methyl isocyanate. **Final Answer**: (a) methyl isocyanate ---
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