Which of the following organic compound has a bitter almond taste?
A
Cinnamaldehyde
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B
Benzaldehyde
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C
Capsaicin
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D
Both A and B
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Solution
The correct option is B Benzaldehyde Benzaldehyde is an organic compound consisting of a benzene ring with a formyl substituent. It is the simplest aromatic aldehyde and one of the most industrially useful.
This colorless liquid has a characteristic almond-like odor. Benzaldehyde is the primary component of bitter almond oil and can be extracted from a number of other natural sources.