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  1. Gas released during Bhopal tragedy was :

    2. A.

     Sodium isothiocyanate
    B.

     Potassium isothiocyanate
    C.

     Ethyl isocyanate
    D.

     Methyl isocyanate

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Over 500,000 people were exposed to methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas. The highly toxic substance made its way into and around the small towns located near the plant. Estimates vary on the death toll. The official immediate death toll was 2,259.

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