The leakage of which gas was mainly responsible for the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

Methyl cyanide

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Methyl isocyanide

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Methyl cyanate

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Methyl isocyanate

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Methyl isocyanate
Methyl isocyanate is an organic compound. It is an intermediate chemical in the production of carbamate pesticides. It has also been used in the production of rubbers and adhesives. In Bhopal, the plant released approximately 40 tonnes of toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas, exposing more than 5,00,000 people to toxic gases.

Suggest Corrections