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| Q. |
Which chemical is used to ripen mangoes artificially? |
| A. | Sulphur Dioxide |
| B. | Nitrous Oxide |
| C. | Calcium Carbide |
| D. | Phosphorous |
| Answer» C. Calcium Carbide | |
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Explanation: The chemical widely used for artificially ripening fruits is calcium carbide (CaC2). It is used to ripen about 80 per cent of mangoes in India. |
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