MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp -Block Elements (group 15-18)Previous Year Questions
Which of the following chemicals are used to manufacture methyl isocyanate that caused “Bhopal Gas Tragedy” ? (JIPMER 2018) (i) Methylamine (ii) Phosgene (iii) Phosphine (iv) Dimethylamine
A.(i) and (ii)✓ Correct
B.(iii) and (iv)
C.(i) and (iii)
D.(ii) and (iv)
Explanation
Methyl isocyanate (CH3NCO) is industrially prepared by the reaction of methylamine and phosgene (carbonyl chloride).