Main aromatic component in Clove is

A. Camphor

B. Geranoil

C. Eugenol

D. Cineol

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The main aromatic component in Clove is Eugenol.
Eugenol is the main bioactive compound of clove, which is found in concentrations ranging from 9381.70 to 14650.00 mg per 100 g of fresh plant material. About the phenolic acids, gallic acid is the compound found in higher concentrations (783.50 mg/100 g fresh weight).