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Among the following four types/grades of coal, which has the highest carbon content?
Among the following four types/grades of coal, which has the highest carbon content?
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The correct option is A Anthracite
Different types of coal have different carbon content.
- Anthracite has the highest carbon content, between 92% to 98% and is often referred to as hard coal for this reason.
- Bituminous coal has a carbon content between 77% to 87%.
- Lignite has a carbon content between 60% to 70%.
- Peat has the lowest carbon content, less than 60%.
Different types of coal have different carbon content.
- Anthracite has the highest carbon content, between 92% to 98% and is often referred to as hard coal for this reason.
- Bituminous coal has a carbon content between 77% to 87%.
- Lignite has a carbon content between 60% to 70%.
- Peat has the lowest carbon content, less than 60%.
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