Consider the following statements regarding Ethylene Oxide Ethylene oxide is a non flammable substan...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Ethylene Oxide

Ethylene oxide is a non- flammable substance which is used as a chemical in a range of industrial processes.
Ethylene Oxide is used to control insects in some stored agricultural products.
Ethylene oxide is also used in antifreeze and polyester production.

How many of the following statements is/are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

Only statements 2&3 are correct.

Recently, Hong Kong banned the sale of Indian spice brands MDH Pvt. and Everest Food Products Pvt. after authorities detected the presence of carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in several spice mixes.

Statement 1 is incorrect: Ethylene Oxide highly is a flammable gas with a somewhat sweet odour. It dissolves easily in water.
It appears as a clear colourless gas with an ethereal odour. It is used in different brands of powdered spices.
Statement 2 is correct: A small amount (less than 1%) is used to control insects in some stored agricultural products
And a very small amount is used in hospitals to sterilise medical equipment and supplies.
Statement 3 is correct: Ethylene oxide is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals used to manufacture products, such as fabrics for clothes, upholstery, carpet, and pillows.
It is used to produce ethylene glycols for engine antifreeze that keeps our automobiles performing.