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-carotene and related compounds are plant pigments that give red, orange and yellow vegetables their vibrant colour. The structure of -carotene is given below. It is approved as a food additive in many countries. The correct statement/s that describe/s -carotene is/are

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  1. AIt is a strong oxidizing agent
  2. BIt reacts with singlet oxygen, an excited from of O ₂ , to produce an epoxide
  3. CIt absorbs red/yellow light of electromagnetic spectrum
  4. DIt comes in the oil phase when carrots are cooked in oil and water in a curry

Correct answer

D. It comes in the oil phase when carrots are cooked in oil and water in a curry

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