Among the following organic acids, the acid present in rancid butter is :
A.
Pyruvic acid
B.
Lactic acid
C.
Butyric acid
D.
Acetic acid
Answer :
Butyric acid
Solution :
Butyric acid also known as butanoic acid is found in milk and butter and is a product of anaerobic fermentation. It has an unpleasant smell and acid taste.
Releted MCQ Question on Organic Chemistry >> Biomolecules
Releted Question 1
The pair of compounds in which both the compounds give positive test with Tollen’s reagent is