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Potassium metabisulphite is a(an)

Options

  1. Apreservative
  2. Bantioxidant
  3. Cartificial sweetener
  4. DBoth (a) and (b)

Correct answer

D. Both (a) and (b)

Step-by-step solution

Potassium metabisulphite, K ₂ ~S ₂ O ₅ , is a white crystalline solid with pungent odour of sulphur. It is used as an antimicrobial preservative, antioxidant and bleaching agent in food.

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