Multiple choice

Plant hormones are chemicals that regulate plant growth. Among the following organic compounds which one is a plant hormone?

  1. 1,2-Ethanedithiol

  2. Ethanol

  3. Ethylene

  4. Ethenone
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ethylene is a gaseous organic compound with the formula C2H4. It is the simplest alkene because it contains a carbon-carbon double bond. Ethylene is classified as an unsaturated hydrocarbon. Ethylene is widely used in industry and is also a plant hormone.

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