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While cutting onions our tears start flowing. Give reasons for it.

Answer»

When we cutting the onions our tear START FLOWING because the cells of the onions break down and then release gas in the form of sulfenic acid.

Explanation:

Then the acid MIXED with the enzyme and form gas is called propanediol S-oxide. When this gas reaches our EYES then it MIXES with the water of the eyes and then forms sulphuric acid.

This acid can make our eyes sting and then as a result tear happens in our eyes.



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