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As wood is compressed it turns into a black and glossy coal 'X' which is most abundant in nature and has a carbon content of around 78%. Identify the coal 'X'.


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Peat

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Lignite

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C

Bituminous

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Anthracite

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Solution

The correct option is C

Bituminous


As wood is compressed, it turns into a black and glossy coal called bituminous which is most abundant and important coal. The carbon content is around 7580%. It produces more heat than either peat or lignite


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