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Which functional groups are present in the antioxidant shown?

APhenolic OH, an aryl methyl ether and a tert-butyl group
BAldehyde and phenol
CPhenolic OH and an amide
DCarboxylic acid and ester

Answer: A

The compound shown is butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). The ring carries an OH (phenolic), an OCH3 (aryl methyl ether) and a tert-butyl group. It has no carbonyl group.

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