Question

Explain the destructive distillation of coal

Answer 1

Answer:

Heating coal, in the absence of air, is known as destructive distillation of coal.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Coal is a fossil fuel and mainly consists of carbon and small amounts of hydrogen, Sulphur, oxygen and nitrogen. Heating coal, in the absence of air, is known as destructive distillation of coal. It yields various useful products like coke, coal gas, coal tar, and ammonia.

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