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Consider the following statement
I.Food preservatives prevent spoilage of food due to microbial growth
II.`C_6H_5COONA` vegetables oils,table salt are commonly used as preservatives
The incorrect statement is/are

A

Only I

B

Only II

C

I and II

D

none of the above

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the two statements provided and determine if either or both are incorrect. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Statement I**: - The first statement claims that "Food preservatives prevent spoilage of food due to microbial growth." - **Explanation**: Food preservatives are substances added to food to prevent spoilage caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, molds, and yeasts. They work by inhibiting the growth of these microbes, thus extending the shelf life of food. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **correct**. 2. **Analyze Statement II**: - The second statement mentions "C6H5COONA, vegetable oils, and table salt are commonly used as preservatives." - **Explanation**: - C6H5COONA refers to sodium benzoate, which is indeed a common food preservative used to prevent spoilage. - Vegetable oils can act as preservatives by creating a barrier to oxygen, which helps prevent oxidation and spoilage. - Table salt (sodium chloride) is also used as a preservative because it creates a hypertonic environment that can inhibit microbial growth. - **Conclusion**: This statement is also **correct**. 3. **Determine Incorrect Statements**: - Since both statements I and II are correct, there are no incorrect statements among the provided options. 4. **Final Answer**: - The question asks for the incorrect statement(s). Since both statements are correct, the answer is that there are no incorrect statements. - Therefore, the correct option is **none of these** (Option 4).
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