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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry

Which air pollutant is responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy?

  1. A PIC
  2. B CFC
  3. C MIC
  4. D CO
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(C) MIC

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Methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas is responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984. Methyl isocyanide reacts with \(\mathrm{O}_3\) on \(\mathrm{HgO}\) to form methyl isocyanate.