Which hydrocarbon is used for ripening of fruits?

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Unsaturated hydrocarbons are mainly used for artificial ripening of fruits.
Ethene $(C_{2} H_{4})$ and Ethyne $(C_{2} H_{2})$ containing double and triple bond respectively, are used for ripening of fruits.

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Which hydrocarbon is used for ripening of fruits?

Unsaturated hydrocarbons are mainly used for artificial ripening of fruits.EtheneC2H4 and EthyneC2H2 containing double and triple bond respectively, are used for ripening of fruits.

Unsaturated hydrocarbons are mainly used for artificial ripening of fruits.
Ethene $(C_{2} H_{4})$ and Ethyne $(C_{2} H_{2})$ containing double and triple bond respectively, are used for ripening of fruits.