AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    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, producing a lot of heat. As a result the safety valve of tank burst because of the increase in pressure. It gave rise to a heavy gas which rapidly rank to the ground.


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