Q45 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (22 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry
Identify the source of gallic acid from following
- AClove
- BWintergreen
- CCitrus fruits
- Correct answerDIndian gooseberry
Solution
Gallic acid is a phenolic compound occurring naturally in certain plant species. Among the options:
Clove contains gallic acid alongside eugenol and other phenolics.
Wintergreen primarily contains methyl salicylate rather than gallic acid.
Citrus fruits are characterized by citric acid and ascorbic acid content, not gallic acid.
Indian gooseberry is particularly rich in gallic acid and hydrolyzable tannins.
The correct sources are therefore clove and Indian gooseberry.
$\boxed{A, D}$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.