A) methylisocyanide
B) methylisocyanate
C) ethylisocyanide
D) ethylisocyanate
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
It is presumed that the scientific reason for the accident at Bhopal is that water entered the tank where about 40 cubic metres of methyl isocyanate was stored. When water and MIC mixed, an exothermic chemical reaction started, producing a lot of heat. As a result, the safety valve of tank burst due to the increase in pressure.
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