Butylated hydroxy toluene is used in

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Butylated hydroxy toluene is used in (A) preventing oxidative rancidity of fats (B) preserving food grains (C) killing bacteria in living tissues (D) reducing stress and anxiety

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Butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT) is used as an antioxidant. It retards the action of oxygen on the food material and thereby helps in preventing oxidative rancidity of fats. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/9f196a33662a24767c7650cca8e12bbd-.png" />

Q. Butylated hydroxy toluene is used in

preventing oxidative rancidity of fats

preserving food grains

killing bacteria in living tissues

reducing stress and anxiety

Butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT) is used as an antioxidant. It retards the action of oxygen on the food material and thereby helps in preventing oxidative rancidity of fats.