Question

Arrange the coal types on the basis of carbon content in increasing order:

• A. Bituminous, Lignite, Peat, Anthracite
• B. Peat, Lignite, Bituminous, Anthracite
• C. Peat, Bituminous, Anthracite, Lignite
• D. Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite, Peat

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Peat, Lignite, Bituminous, Anthracite

Peat has low carbon content (30-40%) and has high moisture. Lignite has more carbon content (50%) and has less moisture. Bituminous has higher carbon content (60%) and Anthracite has the highest carbon content (>80%).