Ethylene is a plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening and is widely used for artificial ripening.
The gas used for artificial ripening of fruits is
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2011 · KPSC KAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Hydrocarbons (Alkenes: Preparation, Physical and Chemical Properties)
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