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Aroma containing compound in cucumber is

A. Dimethyl pyrazine

B. Dimethyl disulphide

C. Iso-thiocyanate

D. Nonadienal

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The aroma containing the compound in cucumber is Nonadienal.
It is an organic compound that is classified as a doubly unsaturated derivative of nonanal. The molecule consists of α, β-unsaturated aldehyde with an isolated alkene group.
The compound has attracted attention as the essence of cucumbers, but it is also found in bread crust and freshly cut watermelon.

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