Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 4

Question 4 - 25 January - Shift 2

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$

Assertion $A$ :- Butylated hydroxyl anisole when added to butter increases its shelf life.

Reason $R$ :- Butylated hydroxyl anisole is more reactive towards oxygen than food.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :-

(1) Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.

(2) $A$ is correct but $R$ is not correct.

(3) $A$ is not correct but $R$ is correct.

(4) Both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$ _______

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Answer: (1)

Solution:

Formula: Chemical Properties of Alcohols

Butylated hydroxyl anisole is an antioxidant