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Ripening of fruits can be carried out in the presence of

A

`Na_(2)SO_(4)`

B

`NaCl`

C

`CaC_(2)`

D

`CaCl_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Acetylene gas required for ripening of fruits is generated by the hydrolysis of calcium carbide:
`Ca^(2+)(bar(C )-=bar(C ))+overset(delta)(2H)+overset(delta-)(OH)rarr Ca(OH)_(2)+C_(2)H_(2)`
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