NEET2004BotanyEnvironmental IssuesActual
In 1984 , the Bhopal gas tragedy took place because methyl isocyanate:
Options
- Areacted with DDT
- Breacted with ammonia
- Creacted with CO ₂
- Dreacted with water.
Correct answer
D. reacted with water.
Step-by-step solution
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^ C .