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Gas released during Bhopal tragedy was – |
| A. | Sodium isothiocyanate |
| B. | Potassium isothiocyanate |
| C. | Ethyl isothiocyanate |
| D. | Methyl isothiocyanate |
| Answer» D. Methyl isothiocyanate | |
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Explanation: Methyl isocyanate is an intermediate chemical in the production of carbamate pesticides. As a highly toxic and irritating material, it is extremely hazardous to human health. It was the principal toxin involved in the Bhopal disaster, which killed nearly 8,000 people initially and approximately 20,000 to 30,000 people in total. |
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