Q778
Which chemical was responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl Isocyanate
AnswerB.
Benzene Hexa Chloride
C.
Tri Nitro Toluene
D.
B & C
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
It happened at a Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India. On the night of 2-3 December 1984, the plant released approximately 40 tonnes of toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas, exposing more than 500,000 people to toxic gases.