Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Acetylene a non-toxic gas helps in formation of enzymes which ripen fruits.
  2. The shape of a rain drop is determined by force of attraction between the water molecules.
  3. Methyl isocyanite was released during Bhopal gas tragedy.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only (1)

  2. Only (2)

  3. Only (1) & (3)

  4. Only (2) & (3)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (1) is correct. Acetylene or Ethylene gas is used in developing the enzymes for the ripening of fruits and vegetables.

Statement (2) is incorrect. The shape of a rain drop is determined by surface tension. Statement (3) is correct.  Bhopal gas Tragedy in 1984 was caused due to leakage of methyl isocyanite.

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