_______ is formed by the carbonisation of dead vegetation.

Coal

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Coke

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Coal gas

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Coal tar

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Solution

The correct option is A Coal
The conversion of dead organic matter into coal is called carbonisation.

Coal is a form of carbon formed by the carbonisation of dead plants and animals that takes over millions of years, under high temperature and pressure.

However, coke, coal gas and coal tar are obtained from coal.

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