Coal, on destructive distillation, gives a product X that is used in the manufacturing of water gas. X is:
A
Coal gas
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B
Coal tar
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C
Coke
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D
Coal
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Solution
The correct option is C Coke The process of heating coal in the absence of air is called the destructive distillation of coal. It yields various useful products like coke, coal gas, coal tar, and ammoniacal liquor.