When coal is burnt in the presence of air, gas 'X' is released. Identify the gas 'X'.

Carbon dioxide

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Carbon monoxide

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Both Carbon dioxide and Carbon monoxide

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Nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is A
Carbon dioxide

Coal is a fossil fuel that contains carbon. So when coal is burnt in air, it reacts with the oxygen gas in air producing mainly carbon dioxide gas.

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