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Which chemical was responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy?

A. Methyl Isocyanate

B. Benzene Hexa Chloride

C. Tri Nitro Toluene

D. B & C

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.

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