Q429
Pungency in radish is due to volatile compound
A.
Erucic acid
B.
Isothiocyanates
AnswerC.
Diallyl disulphide
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pungency in radish is due to the volatile compound Isothiocyanates.4-(Methylthio)-3-trans-butenyl isothiocyanate, a breakdown product of glucodehydroerucin, was reported to be the main volatile constituent of radish root responsible for its pungency.
Isothiocyanate is a volatile and aliphatic sulphur-containing compound. It is a main pungent compound of some relishes.