Question

. …….and some other chemicals are used to make bananas look more bright yellow. *

1 point

Carbon

Calcium Carbide

Calcium chloride

Carbon tetrachloride

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Answer 1

Answer:

calcium carbide

Explanation:

because it is a food preservative

Answer 2

To make bananas look more bright yellow we use calcium carbide.

Explanation:

• Fruits look more attractive because they are coated with chemicals.
• Adulteration of food is one of the good example.
• When Calcium Carbide connects with moisture which is present in fruits, it get reacted and acetylene gas is released.
• Acetylene gas is alike to ethylene gas and it produce ripening of fruits.
• Ripening is the process and it is not harmful.
• It is mainly used to preserve the foods based on there skin, color, looks, etc.