Consider the following compound, BHT, which is used as an antioxidant in food. Which of the following products is formed when this compound reacts with NaOH?

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Consider the following compound, BHT, which is used as an antioxidant in food.  Which of the following products is formed when this compound reacts with NaOH?

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BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) contains a phenolic group (-OH group attached to an aromatic ring). When reacted with NaOH (sodium hydroxide), the phenolic group is deprotonated to form the corresponding phenoxide ion.

Consider the Following Compound, BHT, Which Is Used as an Antioxidant