Sap of which plant is considered as a good substitute for diesel oil
A
Euphorbia sp
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B
Copaifera langsdorffii
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C
Calotropis procera
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D
Manihot glaziovii
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Solution
The correct option is BCopaifera 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.