Question

The content of carbon in anthracite coal is:
(a) 90% to 95% (b) 75% to 80%
(C) 60% to 70% (d) 50% to 60%​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The content of carbon in anthracite coal is:

• a) 90% to 95%

Anthracite is the most metamorphosed type of coal (but still represents low-grade metamorphism), in which the carbon content is between 86% and 98%. The term is applied to those varieties of coal which do not give off tarry or other hydrocarbon vapours when heated below their point of ignition.

Answer 2

Answer:

The content of carbon in anthracite coal is: 90% to 95%