JEE Main Chemistry question
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How many of the following are ripening or anti-ripening agents used in the food industry?
Calcium carbide, acetylene, ethylene, citric acid, ascorbic acid, disodium salt of EDTA, BHA
Answer: 6
Solution
Calcium carbide, acetylene, and ethylene act as fruit-ripening agents, while citric acid, ascorbic acid, and the disodium salt of EDTA act as anti-ripening agents that protect fruits
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