Statement-I : Sodium benzoate is an antioxidantStatement-II : Sodium benzoate is a food preservative.
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a
Both statements I and II are correct.
b
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
c
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
d
Both statements I and II are incorrect.
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
Sodium benzoate prevents spoilage of food caused due to microbial growth. Thus it is a food preservative but it will not compete with food to react with oxygen. It is not an antioxidant.