A solid fuel formed by heating coal in the absence of air is:

hydrogen

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coke

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methane

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coal tar

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The correct option is B coke
A solid fuel formed by heating coal in the absence of air is coke. Coke is black colored, tough porous substance. It is pure carbon. It has applications in steel manufacture and in the metallurgy.

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