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Which of the following is not true of steam distillation?

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Which of the following is not true of steam distillation?

(a) Very long extraction times

(b) High energy consumption

(c) No need for subsequent separation steps

(d) Very short extraction times

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The correct option is (d) Very short extraction times

The best explanation: Steam distillation has very long extraction times, requires high energy consumption and there is no need for subsequent separation steps. It generates organic solvent-free products.

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