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The most widely used compound as a source of `C_(2)H_(4)` is

A

Kinetin

B

zeatin

C

IBA

D

ethephon

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D
Ethephon, 2-chloroethyl phosphonic acid (Ethrel) is a source of ethylene used commercially. It is used in aqueous solution and relkeases ethylene slowly.
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