The source of turpentine oil is

Fern

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Sunflower

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Pinus

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Moss plant

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Solution

The correct option is C Pinus
The turpentine oil is obtained from the Pinus plant. There is a resin which is produced by this plant called as pine resin. The oil is present in this resin. The resin is used for distillation to obtain the turpentine oil. This oil is a volatile form of oil which is used for polishing the furniture. The oil is also used for thinning the paints.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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