Q696
The chemical that is used to ripen mangoes is
A.
Calcium sulphide
B.
Calcium carbide
AnswerC.
Calcium carbonate
D.
Calcium chloride
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pouches of calcium carbide are placed with mangoes. When this chemical comes in contact with moisture, acetylene gas is produced, the effects of which are similar to ethylene, the one that is naturally used for fruit ripening process.