Question

Which of the following chemicals are used to manufacture methy1 isocyanate that caused Bhopal Tragedy ?
Methylamine
(ii) Phosgene
(iii) Phosphine (iv) Dimethylamine .
A. (i) And (ii)
B. (iii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (ii)
D. (ii) and (iv).

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
`CH_(3)NH_(2)+Cl-overset(O)overset("||")(C)-Cl underset(-HCl)(rarr) CH_(3)NH -overset(O)overset("||")(C)-Cl underset(-HCl)overset(Delta)(rarr) CH_(3)-N=C=O`