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Which air pollutant is responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy?

Options

  1. APIC
  2. BCFC
  3. CMIC
  4. DCO

Correct answer

C. MIC

Step-by-step solution

Methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas is responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984. Methyl isocyanide reacts with O ₃ on HgO to form methyl isocyanate.

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