Artificial ripening of fruits is accomplished by treatment with
A
Sodium chloride
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B
Ethylene gas
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C
Kinetin
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D
Beazoic acid
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Solution
The correct option is D Ethylene gas Ethylene is the chemical that is produced in the fruits in the natural ripening process. But in the artificial process calcium carbide that produces acetylene acts as ripening agent. Thus, the correct option is B