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Compound used as a food preservative is...

Compound used as a food preservative is

A

sodium acetate

B

sodium propionate

C

sodium benzoate

D

sodium oxalate

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C
Sodium benzoate is used as a food preservative. It is metabolised by conversion into hippuric acid. `C_(6)H_(5)CONHCH_(2)COOH` which is ultimately excreted in urine. It is used in soft drinks and acidic foods.
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