Basic Chemistry
Basic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780134878119
Author: Timberlake, Karen C. , William
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 18, Problem 41CI

A compound called butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, with a molecular formula C 15 H 24 O , is added to preserve foods such as cereal. As an antioxidant, BHT reacts with oxygen in the cereal container, which protects the food from spoilage. ( 2.5 , 2.6 , 7.1 , 7.2 , 15.1 , 17.4 )

Chapter 18, Problem 41CI, A compound called butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, with a molecular formula C15H24O , is added to
BHT is an antioxidant added to preserve foods such as cereal.

a. What functional group is present in BHT?
b. Why is BHT referred to as an "antioxidant"?
c. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows a maximum of 50 . ppm of BHT added to cereal. How many milligrams of BHT could be added to a box of cereal that contains 15 oz of dry cereal?

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