When we boil tulsi leaves in water, water acquires a characteristic smell of leaves because

Smell of leaves diffuse in water

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The correct option is A Smell of leaves diffuse in water
Tulsi is a traditional herb that is used in India since ancient times. It is used as an immunity booster by making various types of decoctions. The decoction involves boiling tulsi leaves in water. When tulsi leaves are boiled in water phytochemicals diffuse into the water resulting in the characteristic smell.
Thus the correct answer is option A.

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