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Which gas is used for the artificial ripening of green fruits?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ethylene
  2. Methane
  3. Carbon dioxide
  4. Hydrogen

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ethylene

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Ethylene šŸ“š Explanation: Ethylene ($C_2H_4$) is a natural plant hormone that triggers the ripening process, causing fruits to become sweeter and softer. In commercial agriculture, green-harvested fruits like bananas and mangoes are exposed to ethylene gas in ripening rooms to ensure they reach consumers in perfect condition. Calcium carbide is also sometimes used illegally, but it is hazardous compared to regulated ethylene use.