Question

Prolonged exposure of fat or oil in moist air and light causes bad smell (rancidity). It is due to

(a) formation of C₆ - C₁₂ fatty acids

(b) formation of ketone and aldehyde

(c) both of these causes

(d) formation of glycerol.

Answer 1

Prolonged exposure of fat or oil in moist air and light causes bad smell (rancidity). It is due to both of these causes.