Multiple choice

WHAT IS THE CHEMICAL USED IN ARTIFICIAL FRUIT RIPENING

  1. ETHYLENE

  2. BUTANE

  3. METHANE

  4. ACETYLENE
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Acetylene (ethyne) is commonly used for artificial fruit ripening. While ethylene is a natural ripening hormone, acetylene is the chemical often used in industrial/commercial ripening processes.

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