Which one of the following is an active component of oil of clove?
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- AMenthol
- BEugenolCorrect
- CMethanol
- DBenzaldehyde
Explanation
The primary active component of oil of clove is Eugenol. Eugenol makes up approximately 70 to 90 percent of clove oil and is responsible for its characteristic aroma and its medicinal properties, such as being a natural anesthetic and antiseptic.
Menthol is typically found in peppermint oil. Methanol is a simple alcohol not found as a major active component in essential oils. Benzaldehyde is the primary component of bitter almond oil.
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