General Knowledge - Chemistry - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Chemistry - Section 1 (Q.No. 45)
45.
The gas used for artificial ripening of green fruit is
ethylene
ethane
carbon dioxide
acetylene
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Chinna said:   6 years ago
Ethylene is plant harmone so this is natural.

Acetlene is artificial.

Dwaipayan said:   6 years ago
Fruit sellers often use calcium carbide in order to increase the rate of ripening. Then wrap a chunk oh CaC2 inside a moist cloth. The reaction between CaC2 and water yields C2H2. So, I thik acetylene is the correct option.


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