Multiple choice

The compound formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue is

  1. Butyraldehyde

  2. Cadaverine

  3. Cadinene

  4. 1,4-Butynediol

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cadaverine is a foul-smelling compound produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Cadaverine is a toxic diamine with the formula NH2(CH2)5NH2, which is similar to putrescine.