Q439
Aroma containing compound in cucumber is
A.
Dimethyl pyrazine
B.
Dimethyl disulphide
C.
Iso-thiocyanate
D.
Nonadienal
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The aroma containing the compound in cucumber is Nonadienal.It is an organic compound that is classified as a doubly unsaturated derivative of nonanal. The molecule consists of α, β-unsaturated aldehyde with an isolated alkene group.
The compound has attracted attention as the essence of cucumbers, but it is also found in bread crust and freshly cut watermelon.