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Turpentine is obtained from___________?
ABirch tree
BLemon tree
COak tree
DPine tree
Correct answer
D. Pine tree
Explanation
Turpentine (also called spirit of turpentine, oil of turpentine, wood turpentine and colloquially turps) is a fluid obtained by the distillation of resin from live trees, mainly pines. It is mainly used as a solvent and as a source of materials for organic synthesis.