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______ is the common variety of coal used in household.

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Anthracite
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Bituminous
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Peat
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Lignite
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Solution

The correct option is B Bituminous
Anthracite is the high graded coal while bituminous is medium grade coal which is used as fuel in household purposes.Because of its relatively high heat value and low (less than 3 percent) moisture content, its ease of transportation and storage, and its abundance, bituminous coal has the broadest range of commercial uses among the coals

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