Question

Vegetable oil is extracted from oilseeds by a process called steam distillation.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Vegetable oil is extracted from oilseeds by a process called steam distillation.

Steam distillation: Steam distillation is a process of separation of temperature-sensitive substances.

• At a very high temperature, the oil can break down to form some other undesirable substances but by using steam distillation, vegetable oil is not broken down as the temperature is not high and our desired product i.e.; vegetable oil is obtained.

Therefore, the given statement is true.