Question

    Which of the following gases was released into the

    atmosphere during Bhopal gas tragedy? 
    A Hydrogen cyanide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Methyl cyanide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Methyl isocyanate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Bhopal gas tragedy was a gas leak incident which occurred in the year 1984 in Bhopal at the union carbide India ltd. Methyl isocyanate (Ch₃ N=C=O) was the gas released in the atmosphere because of which thousands of people died and many others suffered from disability. It is a colorless, poisonous gas. Hence, option C is correct.

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