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Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984 took place because methyl isocyanate reacted with

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DDT
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Ammonia
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CO2
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Water
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Solution

The correct option is D Water
The Bhopal Gas tragedy was a Gas leak incident on the night of 2-3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide pesticide plant. The gas leaked was Methylisocyanate gas which took lives of approx. 4000 people and caused exposure to thousands. Methyl isocyanate is an organic compound which acts as an intermediate chemical in the production of carbamate pesticides by reacting with water. Carbamate is also an organic compound derived from carbamic acid. Carbamate is highly toxic material used in making rubbers and adhesives.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Water'.

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