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The poisonous gas responsible for causing the catastrophic Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984 in India was

Solution

Concept

Bhopal gas tragedy

Step-by-step solution

1. The 1984 leak from the Union Carbide plant released methyl isocyanate (MIC).

Explanation

MIC is highly toxic.

Why the other options are wrong

The other gases were not the cause.

Shortcut

Bhopal = MIC.

Correct answer: B) Methyl Isocyanate

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