A) preparation of pure cellulose by removing lignin
B) removal of oils present in the wood by treatment with suitable chemicals
C) removal of water from the wood by prolonged heating at approximately \[{{50}^{o}}C\]
D) treatment of wood with chemical that breakdown cellulose
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Wood mainly consists of secondary xylem (scterenchymatous cells). Lignin, in these cells provides strength to wood tissues. Preparation of pure cellulose for manufacture of pulp for paper industry from woody tissues of plants required removal of lignin from these woody tissues.
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