The term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil containing foods due to aerial oxidation is:(a) acidity (b) radioactivity (c) rabidity (d) rancidity

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

Correct Answer: (d) rancidity

Explanation: Rancidity is the term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil containing food due to aerial oxidation.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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