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Among the following four types/grades of coal, which has the highest carbon content?

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Anthracite
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Lignite
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Bituminous
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Peat
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Solution

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%.

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