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

Options

A. Reacted with `CO_2`
B. Reacted with water
C. Reacted with DDT
D. Reacted with ammonia

Answer

B

Explanation

Air borne vapours of methyl isocynate are explosive when exposed to heat, flame or spares caused the death of thousands in 1984 in Bhopal, India. When released accidentally as a vapour following an exothermic reaction caused by contamination with water.