Question

Two statements are given below:
I. SO₂ is used as antioxidant in wine
II. BHA is used as food preservative in dry fruits

• A. Statements I, II both are correct
• B. Statements I, II both are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

Hint:

Sulfur dioxide (SO\(_2\)) is widely used in wine production as an antioxidant and antimicrobial agent, while BHA is mainly used in processed foods like cereals and snacks, not dry fruits.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

1. Statement I: SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) is used as an antioxidant in wine. - Sulfur dioxide prevents oxidation and inhibits the growth of unwanted microbes in wine production. - This statement is correct.

2. Statement II: BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) is used as a food preservative in dry fruits. - BHA is an antioxidant used in processed foods, but it is not commonly used in dry fruits. - Sulfur-based preservatives (like SO₂) are more commonly used in dry fruits. - This statement is incorrect.

Thus, Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect, making option (3) the correct choice.