Question

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

• A. Reacted with ammonia
• B. Reacted with $CO_2$
• C. Reacted with DDT
• D. Reacted with water

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Reacted with water

Answer 2

Bhopal gas tragedy occurred (3 Dec. 1984) 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.