MHT CET202019 Oct 2020Morning ShiftChemistryPolymersActual
Which class of terpenes includes -carotene?
Options
- ATetraterpenes
- BTriterpenes
- CMonoterpenes
- DSesquiterpenes
Correct answer
A. Tetraterpenes
Step-by-step solution
Lycopene, β-carotene, and lutein are natural carotenoids classified as tetraterpenes. These compounds are composed of eight isoprene units.