The variety of coal used as old house coal is:

anthracite

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peat

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lignite

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bituminous

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Solution

The correct option is D bituminous
Bituminous or black coal is a soft coal containing a tarlike substance called bitumen. It is of higher quality than lignite coal and has low ash content so it is used as coal fuel in homes.

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