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Sap of which plant is considered as a good substitute for diesel oil

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Euphorbia sp
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Copaifera langsdorffii
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Calotropis procera
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Manihot glaziovii
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The correct option is B Copaifera langsdorffii
The tropical rainforest tree Copaifera langsdorffii is known as the diesel tree and kerosene tree. It produces a large amount of terpene hydrocarbons in its wood and leaves. One tree can produce 30 to 53 liters of hydrocarbons per year.

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