With reference to Rhodamine B consider the following statements It is water soluble chemical compoun...........

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With reference to Rhodamine-B, consider the following statements

It is water-soluble chemical compound.
Its usage in food products is a punishable offence in India.
It is used in textile and paper industry.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

All statements are correct.

Recently, the Tamil Nadu government banned the sale and production of cotton candy in the state after it was found that the chemical Rhodamine-B was being used for making it.

It is a water-soluble chemical compound.
While it appears green in powder form, it turns vivid fluorescent pink when it comes in contact with water.
It is a chemical commonly used for dyeing in the textile, paper, leather, and paints industry as a coloring agent that helps in attaining the red and pink spectrum.
"As per the Food Safety Standards Act, 2006, preparation, packaging, importing, selling and serving food items with Rhodamine-B in wedding ceremonies and other public events is a punishable offence.
It is an industrial dye which is not allowed in food anywhere in the world as it is toxic.