Name the gas responsible for Bhopal gas tragedy.

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Answer :

Methyl Isocyanate which is produced by the chemical combination of phosgene gas and methyl cyanide.

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Last Answer : Bhopal gas tragedy was due to A. air pollution B. soil pollution C. Toxic D. banglore.

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