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MHT CET 202625 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
25 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Chemistry in Everyday Life

MHT CET 2026 · 25 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Clove is recommended for toothaches because

Clove is recommended for toothaches because

Options

  1. ACurcumin present in it possesses antiseptic properties.
  2. BEugenol, present in it, exhibits analgesic and antimicrobial properties.
  3. CMethyl salicylate present in it possesses analgesic properties.
  4. DThe gallic acid present in it exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

Correct answer

B. Eugenol, present in it, exhibits analgesic and antimicrobial properties.

Step-by-step solution

Clove is recommended for toothaches primarily because it contains eugenol. Eugenol is an essential oil that exhibits both analgesic (pain-relieving) and antimicrobial properties, making it highly effective in numbing dental pain and preventing infections.

Answer: Eugenol, present in it, exhibits analgesic and antimicrobial properties.
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