Chemistry

General Science(RAS)

Title

45:30

Video Progress

8 of 24 completed

Notes Progress

5 of 15 completed

MCQs Progress

38 of 100 completed

Subjective Progress

8 of 20 completed

Continue to Next Topic

Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Next Topic

Download Solution PDF

The characteristic odour of garlic is due to

A chloro compound

A sulphur compound

A fluorine compound

Acetic acid

Explanation:

Garlic is known to cause bad breath (halitosis) and body odor, described as a pungent "garlicky" smell to sweat. This is caused by allyl methyl sulfide (AMS). The sulfur compound allicin, produced by crushing or chewing fresh garlic, produces other sulfur compounds: ajoene, allyl polysulfides, and vinyldithiins.

By: Vishal

Profile ResourcesReport error

Trial Period Ended