Question

Eugenol is present in all of the following except _______

• A. \( \text{Clove} \)
• B. \( \text{Camphor} \)
• C. \( \text{Tulsi} \)
• D. \( \text{Bay Leaf} \)

Hint:

Think of the strong, warm, spicy aroma associated with clove, tulsi, and bay leaf – that's largely due to eugenol. Camphor has a cooler, more medicinal scent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Eugenol is a phenolic monoterpenoid that is a major component of the essential oils of clove, tulsi (holy basil), and bay leaf, giving them their characteristic aromatic properties. Camphor, on the other hand, is a bicyclic monoterpenoid ketone with a distinct aroma, but its main component is camphor, not eugenol.