Which of the following is/are true regarding pyrolysis?

It is carried out in the presence of oxygen

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It is less effective than incineration

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The residues generated by the process of pyrolysis are useful

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C The residues generated by the process of pyrolysis are useful
Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of biomass occurring in the absence of oxygen. It is more effective than incineration because incineration generates harmful substances which in turn cause pollution. The residues generated by the process of pyrolysis are useful.

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