Question

coal is classified into various category give an account of its along with percentage of carbon compound​

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Answer:

Coal – Formation of Coal – Types of Coal – Peat, Lignite, Bituminous Coal & Anthracite Coal.

•Peat

First stage of transformation.

Contains less than 40 to 55 per cent carbon == more impurities.

•Lignite

Brown coal.

Lower grade coal.

40 to 55 per cent carbon.

•Bituminous Coal

Soft coal; most widely available and used coal.

Derives its name after a liquid called bitumen.

40 to 80 per cent carbon.

•Anthracite Coal

Best quality; hard coal.

80 to 95 per cent carbon.

Very little volatile matter.

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