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Steam distillation is used for the extra...

Steam distillation is used for the extraction of

A

Fatty acids

B

Higher alkanes

C

Mineral oils

D

Essential oils

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The correct Answer is:
D
Essential oils (e.g., rose oil) are steam volatile .
Therefore these are extracted from flowers, fruits seeds etc., of various plants by steam distillation.
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