In destructive distillation, coal is heated at 500-1000°C in the absence of air. It gives:
Correct answer: A. Coke, Coal tar, Coal gas
- A. Coke, Coal tar, Coal gas
- B. Methane, Coal, Coaltar
- C. Carbon monoxide, methane, hydrogen gas
- D. Phenol, coke, hydrogen gas
Explanation
Option A is correct because it accurately represents the main products obtained from the destructive distillation of coal.
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