Question

Fractional distillation of coal tar yields:

• A. organic compounds
• B. inorganic compounds
• C. coal gas
• D. coke

Answer 1

The correct option is A organic compounds

Coal tar is a foul smelling, dark brown liquid. On fractional distillation it furnishes a number of useful organic compounds that are used for making dyes, drugs and explosives. Destructive distillation of coal yields coke and coal gas.