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Sodium benzoate is used as a food additive. Why ?

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Sodium benzoate is a food preservative.
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    A
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    B
    hippuric acid
    C
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    D
    benzoic acid.

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    A
    Salt
    B
    Sugar
    C
    Vinegar
    D
    Methane

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    A
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    B
    flovouring agent
    C
    colouring agent
    D
    emulsifier

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