Question

why is it that cutting an onion from the fridge is more easy than an onion lying at the room tmperature??

[from class 12 chemistry solutions lessons]

Answer 1

On cutting an onion, a gas is released which causes irritation in our eyes thus producing tears.But, the amount of gas produced lessens in a refrigerated/cold onion as compare to an onion kept at room temperature, Therefore, cutting an onion from the fridge is more easy than an onion lying at the room temperature.