| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - nzoate and ascorbic acid do react to form benzene in soft drinks.His study showed that ascorbic acid initially reacted with metals, such as iron or copper, found in the water to create 'free radical' particles known as hydroxyl radicals.Sodium benzoate, meanwhile, breaks down into benzoic acid when placed in acidic conditions, such as in a soft drink.The hydroxyl radical attacks the benzoic acid,
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