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Q.

Rancidity of food items with oil occurs due to _____. 

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a

oxidation of fat  

b

 production of butyric acid  

c

None of these

d

Both A and B

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

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Rancidity causes the breaking of long-chain fatty acids into smaller short-chain molecules due to oxidation. This lysis also results in the formation of butyric acid which gives a rotten taste. So, it is true.
 

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