Q.

Which chemical is used to ripen mangoes artificially?

A. Sulphur Dioxide
B. Nitrous Oxide
C. Calcium Carbide
D. Phosphorous
Answer» C. Calcium Carbide
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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