Which of these is a bio alternative to diesel?

Opium

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Jatropha

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Marijuana

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Hibiscus

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Solution

The correct option is B Jatropha
The oil extracted from the seeds of the plant, Jatropha is now being used as a bio alternative to diesel. It requires the conversion of crude oil from the seeds to a commercially useful fuel. This process is called trans-esterification.

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