Q39 / 150 · MHT CET 2020 (16 Oct Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which among the following is antioxident?

A
Pentaerythrityl stearate
B
Aspirin
Correct answer
C
BHA
D
Penicillin

Solution

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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