Question
Chemistry Question on Chemistry in Everyday Life
Substance used for the preservation of colouredfruit juices is
A
benzene
B
benzoic acid
C
phenol
D
sodium meta bisulphite
Answer
benzoic acid
Explanation
Solution
Benzoic acid is used as a perservative for coloured fruit juices. For colourless ones,, sodium metabisulphite can also be used.