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Steam distillation is used for the extraction of

(a) Essential oils

(a) Essential oils

(c) Heavy oils

(d) Mineral oils

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Correct option is (a) Essential oils

Steam distillation is used to separate essentials oils so that the temperature goes nowhere near their boiling points, which minimises the risk of decomposition.

Steam distillation is used and not simple distillation for separating essential oils.

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