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The chemical that is used to ripen mangoes is

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The chemical that is used to ripen mangoes is

(a) calcium sulphide 

(b) calcium carbide 

(c) calcium carbonate 

(d) calcium chloride

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(b) calcium carbide 

Calcium carbide (CaC2), a carcinogen, is widely used for artificial ripening of mangoes. The usage of CaC2 for mango ripening results in serious health issues like neurological disorders, ulcers, hypoxia, memory loss, etc.

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