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Adipocere formation is characterized by all except -

A
Hydrolysis and hydrogenation of fat
B
Foul smell
C
Cheesy odour
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Adipocere = saponification: (cere=wax) Gradual hydrolysis and hydrogenation of fat (olein and higher fatty acid) by a process due to intrinsic lipases + enzyme lecithinase (Cl. perfringens) hydrolysis, hydrogenation combine with ca+ + NH3 = insoluble soap (whole fat is converted into palmitic, oleic, stearic and hydroxystearic acid).

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