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Is steam distillation used to isolate limonene?

(a) True

(b) False

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To elaborate: Limonene is a high-boiling liquid which decomposes under the high heat therefore steam distillation is used to obtain essential oils, as distillation of co-mixture of oil and water at a lower boiling point.

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