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What substance is obtained as a residue when wood is burnt in a limited supply of air ?

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When wood is burnt in a limited supply of air, charcoal is obtained. When wood is heated strongly in a limited supply of air, water and other volatile substances present in wood are removed and charcoal remains as a residue.


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