What is the process called when oils and fats develop an unpleasant smell on exposure to air?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rancidity
Oils and fats slowly undergo oxidation when exposed to oxygen in air, producing an unpleasant smell and taste. This process is called rancidity. Corrosion is the deterioration of metals due to environmental action, so it does not apply to oils and fats.
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Rancidity
Why is this the correct answer?
Oils and fats slowly undergo oxidation when exposed to oxygen in air, producing an unpleasant smell and taste. This process is called rancidity. Corrosion is the deterioration of metals due to environmental action, so it does not apply to oils and fats.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Chemical Reactions and Equations.
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