Question:

____and \rule{1.5cm}{0.15mm} are two important products obtained from distillation of oleo-resins of Indian pines.

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Pine = Resin = (Distillation) $\rightarrow$ Turpentine (Liquid/Volatile) + Rosin (Solid/Residue). Chir pine is the backbone of the resin industry in India.
  • Lac and shellac
  • Turpentine and rosin
  • Katha and cutch
  • Copaiba and Elmi
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question relates to the tapping and distillation of pine trees (specifically Pinus roxburghii) for industrial products.
Detailed Explanation:

• Indian pines, especially the Chir pine, produce a natural crude exudate called oleoresin.

• When this crude resin is subjected to steam distillation, it is separated into two primary components based on volatility.

• Turpentine oil (Oil of Turpentine) is the volatile (essential oil) fraction that evaporates during distillation. It is used as a solvent in paints and in medicine.

• Rosin (Colophony) is the non-volatile solid residue that remains after distillation. It is widely used in paper sizing, soap making, and varnish manufacture.

• Analysis of other options:
- Lac and shellac are insect products from Kerria lacca.
- Katha and cutch are extracted from Acacia catechu wood.

Step 2: Final Answer:

The two major distillation products of pine resin are Turpentine and Rosin.
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