Destructive distillation of coal gives a thick black liquid with an unpleasant smell, called __ which is used for _.

coke; metal extraction

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coal tar; surfacing of roads

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coal tar; power generation

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coke; power generation

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The correct option is B coal tar; surfacing of roads
Coal tar is a thick black liquid which has an unpleasant smell and contains a mixture of carbonaceous substance. It is a derivative of coal obtained by destructive distillation and is mainly used for the surfacing of roads.

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