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In 1984, The Bhopal gas tregedy took place because methyl isocyanate reacted with DDT H 2 O NH 3 CO 2

In 1984, The Bhopal gas tregedy took place because methyl isocyanate  reacted with 
  1. DDT
  2. H2O
  3. NH3
  4. CO2

Grade:12th pass

1 Answers

Gaurav
askIITians Faculty 164 Points
9 years ago
Hello Student
Correct Answer is 2. H2O
Bhopal gas tragedy occured when MIC methyl isocynate react with water in a tank, an exothermic chemicla 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 heavy gas leak which rapidly rank to the ground

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