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JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3el146

Select the correct statements.

  1. AAn antioxidant is oxidised in preference to the food constituent it protects.
  2. BA preservative works by preventing the growth of microorganisms.
  3. CTable salt and sugar are classified as antioxidants.
  4. DSodium benzoate is an artificial sweetener.

Answer: A, B

Antioxidants are sacrificially oxidised, and preservatives inhibit microbial growth, so statements 1 and 2 are true. Salt and sugar are preservatives (osmotic action) and sodium benzoate is a preservative, so statements 3 and 4 are false.
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