Among the following organic acids, the acid present in rancid...

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

Options

APyruvic acid
BAcetic acid
CButyric acid
DLactic acid

Correct answer

C. Butyric acid

Step-by-step solution

Butyric acid is a fatty acid occuring in the form of esters in animal fats when butter goes rancid, butyric acid is liberated from the glyceride by hydrolysis, leading to unpleasant odor.

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