Which of the following common food additives would give a basic solution when dissolved in water (a) NaNO 3 (used as a meat preservative) (b) NaC 6 H 5 CO 2 (sodium benzoate used as a soft drink preservative) (c) Na 2 HPO 4 (used as an emulsifier in the manufacture of pasteurized cheese) ...

Which of the following common food additives would give a basic solution when dissolved in water? (a)

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Which of the following common food additives would give a basic solution when dissolved in water?
(a) NaNO₃ (used as a meat preservative)
(b) NaC₆H₅CO₂ (sodium benzoate; used as a soft drink preservative)
(c) Na₂HPO₄ (used as an emulsifier in the manufacture of pasteurized cheese)