Question

What is destructive distillation of coal? Give uses of its end products​

Answer 1

Explanation:

When a substance is heated in the absence of air, the process is called destructive distillation. It results in the decomposition of the substance, bearing carbon rich residue. Destructive distillation of coal produces coke, coal tar, coal gas and ammonia solution.

It is an application of pyrolysis. The process breaks up or 'cracks' large molecules. Coke, coal gas, gas carbon, coal tar, ammonia liquor, and coal oil are examples of commercial products historically produced by the destructive distillation of coal.

Answer 2

Answer:

A process by which organic substances such as wood, coal, and oil shale are broken down by heat in the absence of air.

Coke, coal gas, gas carbon, coal tar, ammonia liquor, and coal oil are examples of the end products of destructive distillation of coal.

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