Question

Carbonisation of wood produces

• A. Charcoal
• B. Wood gas
• C. Wood oil
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Charcoal

Carbonisation is a form of pyrolysis in which a substance is heated at a very high temperature. When wood is heated slowly at a high temperature charcoal is produced. Carbonisation of wood requires a temperature of more than 280°C. The reaction is exothermic and continuous breakdown of wood occurs until a residue called charcoal is left. When the temperature is further increased and reaches about 400°C , the process stops.

So, the correct answer is 'Charcoal'.