Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2007

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

    A)  reacted with DDT

    B)  reacted with ammonia

    C)  reacted with\[C{{O}_{2}}\]

    D)  reacted with water

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    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.


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