Chemistry · Carboxylic Acids: Acidic strength and factors affecting it
Among the following organic acids, the acid present in rancid butter is:
Among the following organic acids, the acid present in rancid butter is:
- A. pyruvic acid
- B. lactic acid
- C. butyric acid
- D. acetic acid
Step-by-step solution
Rancid butter contains butyric acid, a short-chain carboxylic acid (C4H8O2) responsible for its characteristic unpleasant odor. Pyruvic acid is involved in metabolism, lactic acid in sour milk, and acetic acid in vinegar.
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