The chemical that is used to ripen mangoes is A. Calcium sulphide B. Calcium carbide C. Calcium carbonate D. Calcium chloride

Calcium sulphide
Calcium carbide
Calcium carbonate
Calcium chloride

The correct answer is: A. Calcium sulphide

Calcium sulphide is a chemical compound with the formula CaS. It is a white, water-soluble solid that is used as a fertilizer, a pesticide, and a ripening agent for mangoes.

Calcium carbide is a chemical compound with the formula CaC2.

It is a white, solid that is used to produce acetylene gas.

Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3. It is a white, solid that is used as a building material, a filler, and an antacid.

Calcium chloride is a chemical compound with the formula CaCl2. It is a white, solid that is used as a de-icing agent, a water softener, and a fertilizer.

Calcium sulphide is the only option that is used to ripen mangoes.

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