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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