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NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2004

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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 \[\text{C}{{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}}\]                                                              

    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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