a dead fish has washed up on the beach and is starting to decay. which compound produces the unpleasant odor from the decaying fish?
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One of the main compounds responsible for the unpleasant odor of decaying fish is called trimethylamine (TMA). TMA is a volatile organic compound that has a strong, fishy odor. Show more…
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