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Peat is the first stage product of coal consisting of _____ carbon.

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20%

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60%

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35%

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80%

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Solution

The correct option is B 60%

Peat is first stage of transformation. Which contains 60% carbon and impurities like sufficient volatile matter and lot of moisture. It burns like wood, gives less heat, emits more smoke and leaves a lot of ash.

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