Name of the acid found in Butter we eat:
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Butyric acid
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Succinic acid
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oxalic acid
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maleic acid
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Correct answer
Explanation
Butyric acid (butanoic acid) is naturally present in butter and gives it its characteristic flavor. It's a 4-carbon fatty acid formed from butterfat breakdown. The name itself comes from the Latin word for butter - 'butyrum'. Succinic, oxalic, and maleic acids are not characteristic components of butter.