Which of the following variety of coal contains the highest percentage of carbon?

Anthracite

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Peat

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Lignite

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Bituminous

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Solution

The correct option is A Anthracite
Anthracite is considered to be the best quality coal as it contains 95% of carbon.
Type Carbon Content

Peat upto 60% carbon

Lignite
(soft coal)

upto 70% carbon

Bituminous
(Household coal) upto 85% carbon

Anthracite
(Hard coal) upto 95% carbon

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