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Ripening of fruits can be caried out in presence of :

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Na2SO4
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NaCl
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CaCl2
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CaC2
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Solution

The correct option is C CaC2
Calcium Carbide (CaC2) can be used in ripening fruits. It produces acetylene gas when it comes in contact with moisture and acetylene gas accelerates the ripening process.

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