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Which reactor exploded at the Chernobyl Plant?

  • Reactor No. 1

  • Reactor No. 2

  • Reactor No. 3

  • Reactor No. 4

Answer

Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl Plant exploded due to a combination of design flaws and human error. The reactor's design lacked proper safety features, and operators violated safety protocols during a test. A sudden power surge caused a chain reaction that led to an explosion and the release of radioactive material into the atmosphere.
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