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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 8.2 Carboxylic acids and their derivative

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

  1. A Pyruvic acid
  2. B Lactic acid
  3. C Butyric acid
  4. D Acetic acid
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(C) Butyric 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
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