Q25 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (20 April Shift 1) · Chemistry

Identify a natural source of ascorbic acid from following.

  • A
    Clove
  • B
    Wintergreen
  • Correct answer
    C
    Citrus fruits
  • D
    Cinnamon

Solution

Ascorbic acid is commonly known as Vitamin C.

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are rich natural sources of ascorbic acid.

Clove is a source of eugenol, wintergreen is a source of methyl salicylate, and cinnamon is a source of cinnamaldehyde.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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