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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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