Which of the following is a soft Coal?
Correct answer: C. Bituminous
- A. Peat
- B. Lignite
- C. Bituminous
- D. Anthracite
Explanation
Bituminous coal is commonly called soft coal because it is relatively soft and contains more volatile matter than anthracite. Students may choose lignite because it is also a low-rank, soft brown coal, but the standard classification identifies bituminous coal as soft coal.
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