Among the following organic acids, the acid present in rancid butter is :

Question

Among the following organic acids, the acid present in rancid butter is : (A) Pyruvic acid (B) Lactic acid (C) Butyric acid (D) Acetic acid

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Butyric acid also known as butanoic acid is found in milk, and butter and is a product of anaerobic fermentation. It has an unpleasant smell and acrid taste.

Q. Among the following organic acids, the acid present in rancid butter is :

Pyruvic acid

Lactic acid

Butyric acid

Acetic acid

Butyric acid also known as butanoic acid is found in milk, and butter and is a product of anaerobic fermentation. It has an unpleasant smell and acrid taste.