The smell of rancid butter is due to the presence of butyric (butanoic) acid. What is the formula for this compound? | Organic Chemistry

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The smell of rancid butter is due to the presence of butyric (butanoic) acid. What is the formula for this compound?

C₄H₈O₂

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C₄H₁₀O

C₅H₁₀O₂

C₅H₁₂O

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