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A compound called butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, with a molecular formula
BHT is an antioxidant added to preserve foods such as cereal.
a. What
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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