JAMB Chemistry 2005 Question 18

Question 18

Hydrocarbons

A substance that is used as a ripening agent for fruits is

  1. A.ethene
  2. B.propene
  3. C.methane
  4. D.butane
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Answer: A (ethene)

Explanation

Ethene is a plant hormone that speeds up the ripening of fruits.