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Identify source of Eugenol from following.

Options

  1. AClove
  2. BIndian gooseberry
  3. CWintergreen
  4. DCitrus fruits

Correct answer

A. Clove

Step-by-step solution

Eugenol is a phenylpropanoid compound prominently found in clove oil, constituting approximately 70 % to 90 % of its composition. Among the options: Clove is the primary commercial source of eugenol. Indian gooseberry is noted for vitamin C content, not eugenol. Wintergreen oil consists mainly of methyl salicylate. Citrus fruits contain terpenes such as limonene. Clove is therefore the correct source.

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