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Which of the given below is correct with respect to use of artificial sweeteners?
ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeNEET
Options:
  • A Sucrose add to calorie intake and therefore many people prefer to use artificial sweeteners.
  • B Ortho-sulphobenzimide, also called saccharin, is the first popular artificial sweetening agent
  • C Saccharin is about 550 times as sweet as cane sugar.
  • D All the above.
Solution:
2912 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: All the above.
Artificial sweeteners are used to reduce calorie intake, and saccharin (ortho-sulphobenzimide) is first artificial sweetener which is 550 time more sweeter than sucrose.

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