Question

Carbonization is defined as:

• A. Slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal
• B. Purification of coal in presence of oxygen
• C. Reduction of coal by carbon
• D. Oxidation of coal

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal

Under high temperature and pressure, dead plants get slowly converted to coal. As coal mainly contains carbon, the slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called carbonization.