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Coal gas can be used for which of the following purposes?

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Street lighting
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Mosquito repellent
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Drugs
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Paints
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Solution

The correct option is A Street lighting
Coal gas is obtained due to destructive distillation of coal. It is a mixture of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. It is majorly used as a source of light.
Mosquito repellent, drugs and paints can be manufactured using coal tar.

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