Question

Why do we cry when we chop an onion?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Onions produce the chemical irritant known as syn-propanethial-S-oxide. It stimulates the eyes' lachrymal glands so they release tears. Scientists used to blame the enzyme allinase for the instability of substances in a cut onion. ... The synthase enzyme converts the amino acids sulfoxides of the onion into sulfenic acid.

Answer 2

Answer:

because the compunds in onion are very strong so it irritate our eyes while chopping