A) \[\beta -carotene\]
B) Lycopene
C) \[\alpha -carotene\]
D) \[\lambda -carotene\]
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Carotene They are hydrocarbons with a general formula of \[{{C}_{40}}{{H}_{56}}\]. Red colour of tomato and chilies is due to carotene is called lycopene. The most common carotene is p-carotene. It is converted into vitamin-A by animals and human being. \[{{C}_{40}}{{H}_{56}}\,2{{H}_{2}}O\,\,\xrightarrow{{}}\,\,2{{C}_{19}}{{H}_{27}}C{{H}_{2}}OH\]
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