Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Arrange the types of coal given below in the decreasing order of carbon content.
1.Bituminous
2.Lignite
3.Anthracite
4.Peat

• A. 1>4>3>2
• B. 2>4>1>3
• C. 3>1>2>4
• D. 1>3>2>4

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3>1>2>4

Dry Carbon content:
Anthracite-( 86- 92)%
Bituminous-(76-86)%
Lignite-(65-70)%
Peat <40%