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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

Explain the following terms with one example.
Rancidity

Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
Dear Student

Rancidity is the process of oxidation of fats and oils that can be easily noticed by the change in taste and smell is known as rancidity.
For example, the taste and smell of butter changes when kept for long.

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