Steam distillation is used for the extraction of_____________.

essential oil

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higher alkynes

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Solution

The correct option is A essential oil
Steam distillation is used to separate essentials oils so that the temperature goes nowhere near their boiling points,
which minimises the risk of decomposition.
Steam distillation is used and not simple distillation for separating essential oils.

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