Post-harvest biology: Which gas is used commercially to induce/artificially ripen green fruits? Select the natural plant hormone gas used for ripening. Choose the correct option.
IIT JEE
Chemistry
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
-
AEthylene (C₂H₄)
-
BAcetylene (C₂H₂)
-
CCarbon dioxide (CO₂)
-
DAmmonia (NH₃)
Answer
Correct Answer: Ethylene (C₂H₄)
Explanation
ConceptEthylene is a natural plant hormone that promotes ripening; it is used in controlled environments to ripen climacteric fruits. (Acetylene can show ethylene-like effects but ethylene is standard.)
Final AnswerEthylene (C₂H₄)