Rancid butter has the smell due to:
Correct answer: A. Butanoic acid
- A. Butanoic acid
- B. Propanoic acid
- C. Ethanoic acid
- D. Methanoic acid
Explanation
Rancid butter typically has a smell due to the presence of butanoic acid, also known as butyric acid. This compound is responsible for the characteristic unpleasant odor often associated with rancid butter.
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