Chemistry question

Question

Some fats and oils undergo oxidation and hydrolysis reactions when they come into contact with moist air at room temperature and acquire a characteristic disagreeable odor. This property of fats and oils is known as _____.

1. excitotoxicity
2. putrefaction
3. thermization
4. fermentation
5. rancidity

Answer 1

Rancidity or rancidification is the correct answer for the oxidation and hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to moist air, resulting in an unpleasant odor.