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Subjecting fats to high temperature in the presence of oxygen such that fats deteriorate is called _________

(a) Hydrolytic rancidity

(b) Auto- oxidation

(c) Thermal decomposition

(d) Lipolysis

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Correct choice is (c) Thermal decomposition

The explanation is: Subjecting fats to high temperature in the presence of oxygen such that fats deteriorate is called thermal decomposition.

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