Question

Conclusion of artificial ripening of fruits by ethylene

Answer 1

Answer:

calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit.when calcium carbide come in contact with moisture. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerate the ripening process.

Answer 2

In artificial ripening calcium carbide is used. When it comes in contact with moisture, acetylene is produced which is used as an artificial ripening agent fo fruits.

Explanation:

• Ethylene is an organic comound with chemical formula C2H4.
• It the simplest alkene, an unsaturated hydrocarbon containg double bond between carbon and hydrogen atoms.
• It has a sweet and musky odour.
• It si used for artificial ripening of fruits in the world.
• In artificial ripening calcium carbide is used. When it comes in contact with moisture, acetylene is produced which is used as an artificial ripening agent fo fruits.