Which form of coal has the highest carbon content in it?

Lignite

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Sub-bituminous

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Bituminous

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Anthracite

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Solution

The correct option is D Anthracite
The order of carbon content is as follows:
Lignite < sub-bituminous < bituminous < anthracite
Hence, anthracite has highest carbon content. It is a hard, compact variety of coal that has a good lustre.

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