Which among the following coal contains highest $%$ of Carbon?

Peat

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Bituminous

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Anthracite

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Lignite

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Solution

The correct option is C Anthracite
The rank of coal is based on the amount of the plant converted into carbon.
Based on this four types of coal are generated:-
(i) Anthracite= $90$ % carbon
(ii) Bituminous= $70$ % carbon
(iii) Lignite= $40$ % carbon
(iv) Peat= $28$ % carbon
Anthracite has highest % of carbon.

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