Question

Coal gas is obtained when coal is subjected to destructive distillation. State whether true or false. If false give reasons

Answer 1

The process of heating the coal at high temperatures in the absence of air is called destructive distillation.

The products derived from destructive distillation of coal are coke, coal gas, ammonical liquor and coal tar.

Thus we see that coal gas is produced from destructive distillation of coal.

Hence, the statement is true.