Question

Match the given compounds with their uses.

• A. Power generation
• B. Laying roads
• C. Reducing agent

Answer 1

Coke, coal tar and coal gas are obtained by the destructive distillation of coal.

• Coal tar is a thick black liquid produced by the destructive distillation of bituminous coal. It is widely used in laying roads because of its gluey nature.
• Coke is pure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of coal and is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy.
• Coal gas is a flammable gas obtained by the destructive distillation of coal. It is mainly used in power generation.