Q824
Main aromatic component in Clove is
A.
Camphor
B.
Geranoil
C.
Eugenol
AnswerD.
Cineol
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The main aromatic component in Clove is Eugenol.Eugenol is the main bioactive compound of clove, which is found in concentrations ranging from 9381.70 to 14650.00 mg per 100 g of fresh plant material. About the phenolic acids, gallic acid is the compound found in higher concentrations (783.50 mg/100 g fresh weight).