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Which of the following food preservatives is metabolized to hippuric acid?A. Sodium propionateB. Sodium carbonateC. Sodium benzoateD. All of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The most common preservative, sodium benzoate `(C_(6) H_(5) CO_(2) Na)` is metabolized by conversion to hippuric acid, `C_(6) H_(5) CONH CH_(2) CO_(2) H` which ultimately is excreted in the urine. It is alos used as corroison inhibitor and medicinally as an antiseptic and for gout and rheumatism. |
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