The oil of turpentine is principally used in varnish industry as a thinning agent due to its properties as a solvent. It is obtained from

Pinus

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Solution

The correct option is B Pinus
Turpentine is derived primarily from trees of the Pinus species. Turpentine is a volatile oil and is distilled from pine resin, which is obtained by tapping trees of the genus Pinus. As a solvent, it is used to thin oil-based paints and for producing varnishes.
So, the correct answer is 'Pinus'

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