Question

Q.2 A) Give scientific reasons. (Any 2) 1) It is recommended to use air tight container for storing the oil for long time.​

Answer 1

Answer:

When edible oil is left aside for long time, it undergoes air oxidation.

Due to this, the taste and smell of oil changes and it becomes rancid. ...

Thus, the oil will become unfit for consumption.

The process of oxidation reaction of oil can be slowed down by storing it in air tight container.