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In 1984 , the Bhopal gas tragedy took place because methyl isocyanate:
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Options:
  • A reacted with DDT
  • B reacted with ammonia
  • C reacted with $\mathrm{CO}_2$
  • D reacted with water.
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The correct answer is: reacted with water.
The Bhopal gas tradegy happened because water entered a tank containing Methyl isocyanate This caused a chemical reaction which resulted in the build up of much Carbon dioxide, among other things. The resulting reaction increased the temperature inside the tank to reach over $200^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

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