CMC Medical CMC-Medical Ludhiana Solved Paper-2009

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    In 1984, the Bhopal gas tragedy 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 lank bun because of increase in pressure. It gave rise to a heavy gas which rapidly rank to the ground.


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