Which of the following names represent the foul-smelling, black, thick, viscous liquid obtained from destructive distillation of coal?
Coke
Coal tar
Coal gas
None of these
Which of the following names represent the foul-smelling, black, thick, viscous liquid obtained from destructive distillation of coal?
Coke
Coal tar
Coal gas
None of these
The correct option is B Coal tar
Explanation for correct option:
(B): Coal tar: It is a combination of distinct carbon compounds. It is a thick, black viscous liquid with an unpleasant smell that is formed by the destructive distillation of coal.
Explanation for incorrect options:
(A): Coke maximally contains carbon. It is the purest form of coal. It is a porous, tough, black solid formed by the destructive distillation of coal.
(C): Coal gas: It is a mixture of gases that contains hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4), and carbon monoxide (CO). It is known as an excellent fuel and is formed by the destructive distillation of coal.
Final answer:
Hence, option (B) is correct.
Coal tar
Explanation for correct option:
(B): Coal tar: It is a combination of distinct carbon compounds. It is a thick, black viscous liquid with an unpleasant smell that is formed by the destructive distillation of coal.
Explanation for incorrect options:
(A): Coke maximally contains carbon. It is the purest form of coal. It is a porous, tough, black solid formed by the destructive distillation of coal.
(C): Coal gas: It is a mixture of gases that contains hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4), and carbon monoxide (CO). It is known as an excellent fuel and is formed by the destructive distillation of coal.
Final answer:
Hence, option (B) is correct.
