JEE Main 2014 · 19 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q59

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 59 of 90

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

Pyruvic acid

Lactic acid

Butyric acid

Acetic acid

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Rancid butter smells of butyric acid (butanoic acid), released by hydrolysis of butter fat.

JEE Main 2014 · 19 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 59