A) methyl isocyanate
B) 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid
C) ammonia
D) hydrogen cyanide
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Bhopal gas tragedy of 3rd December 1984 was caused by the leakage of methyl isocyanate gas (a chemical used for the synthesis of carbaryl i.e., a chemical pesticide) methyl isocyanate (MIC) is stored with phosgene to prevent its polymerisation. Addition of water triggers a reaction between \[{{H}_{2}}O\]and phosgene to produce HCl which in turn catalyzes polymerisation of MIC and production of carbaryl.
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