A coal having higher volatile matter content, has lower_________________?

Correct answer: D. Ignition temperature

  • A. Smoking tendency on burning
  • B. Coke oven gas yield on carbonisation
  • C. Chance of catching fire during storage in open space
  • D. Ignition temperature

Explanation

Volatile matter escapes readily on heating, so coal with more volatile matter ignites at a lower temperature. It generally burns with more flame and smoke, rather than having a reduced smoking tendency.

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