MHT CET202522 Apr 2025Morning ShiftChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeActual
Identify the source of gallic acid from following
Options
- AClove
- BWintergreen
- CCitrus fruits
- DIndian gooseberry
Correct answer
D. Indian gooseberry
Step-by-step solution
Gallic acid is a phenolic compound occurring naturally in certain plant species. Among the options: Clove contains gallic acid alongside eugenol and other phenolics. Wintergreen primarily contains methyl salicylate rather than gallic acid. Citrus fruits are characterized by citric acid and ascorbic acid content, not gallic acid. Indian gooseberry is particularly rich in gallic acid and hydrolyzable tannins. The correct sources are therefore clove and Indian gooseberry. A, D