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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A : Butylated hydroxy anisole when added to butter increases its shelf life. Reason R : Butylated hydroxy anisole is more reactive towards oxygen than food. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below (1) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (2) A is not correct but R is correct (3) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (4) A is correct but R is not correct

1. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
2. A is not correct but R is correct
3. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
4. A is correct but R is not correct

Correct answer: Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

Solution

The assertion is true because butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA) acts as an antioxidant, helping to prevent the oxidation of fats in butter, thus extending its shelf life. The reason is also accurate, as BHA's reactivity towards oxygen is what allows it to effectively protect food from spoilage.

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