Question

Match the byproducts of coal with their correct uses:

• A. Coal tar
• B. Ammoniacal liquor
• C. Coke

Answer 1

Coke, coal tar and ammoniacal liquor are obtained by destructive distillation of coal.
$\bullet$ Ammoniacal liquor, also known as ammonium hydroxide is used in fertilisers.
$\bullet$ Coal tar is a mixture of over 200 substances. It is used in the production of naphthalene balls.
$\bullet$ Coke is the residual part obtained by the heating of coal. It is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy.