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Which of the following gases are evolved during putrefaction?

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Hydrogen sulfide

(c) Neither of the mentioned

(d) Carbon dioxide & Hydrogen sulfide

This question was addressed to me in my homework.

My question comes from Principles of Food Preservation by Fermentation-1 in chapter Principles of Semi-Moist Foods, Principles of Food Preservation by Fermentation, Principles of Food Pickling and Curing and Principles of Food Storage Stability of Food Engineering

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The correct choice is (d) Carbon dioxide & Hydrogen sulfide

Easiest explanation: Both of the mentioned gases are evolved during putrefaction but only hydrogen sulphide has a characteristic odor.

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