Explanation

When a peeled banana is left in the open, it changes color due to oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that occurs when the banana’s flesh comes into contact with oxygen in the air, resulting in the formation of brown or black pigments. This reaction is caused by the breakdown of phenolic compounds in the banana, which react with oxygen to form melanin, a brown pigment.

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