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What is used for artificially ripening fruit?
What is used for artificially ripening fruit?
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Calcium carbide is used for the artificial ripening of fruits. Actually, the fruit ripens because of the heat evolved while calcium carbide reacts with moisture. During the reaction, calcium hydroxide and acetylene gas is formed.