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A science teacher wrote the following statements about rancidity:
(i) When fats and oils are reduced, they become rancid.
(ii) In chips packet, rancidity is prevented by oxygen.
(iii) Rancidity is prevented by adding antioxidants.
Select the correct option.

A

(i) only

B

(ii) and (iii) only

C

(iii) only

D

(i), (ii) and (iii)

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The correct Answer is:
C
The oils and fats are slowly oxidised to certain bad smelling compounds, which release foul smell. This is known as rancidity.
Rancidity is prevented by filling nitrogen gas in chips packets and by adding antioxidants.
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