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In 1984, the Bhopal gas tragedy took place because methyl isocyanate

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Reacted with DDT
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Reacted with ammonia
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Reacted with CO2
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Reacted with water
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Solution

The correct option is D Reacted with water
On December 2 1984, the chemical methyl isocyanate was spilled out of the pesticide factory and spread to the city. When the large volume of water was introduced into the methyl isocyanate tank causes a chemical reaction that forced the pressure release valve to open and allowed the gas to leak and exothermic reaction. Thus, the correct answer is 'Reacted with water'

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