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Which of the following types of coal has the highest carbon content?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Science · Coal and Petroleum
  1. lignite
  2. sub-bituminous
  3. bituminous
  4. anthracite
Answer
anthracite

The correct answer is anthracite — Select the highest percentage, anthracite.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the typical carbon percentage of each coal type.
  2. Rank the percentages: anthracite ≈ 86–95 %, bituminous ≈ 78–86 %, sub-bituminous ≈ 60–78 %, lignite ≈ 25–35 %.
  3. Select the highest percentage, anthracite.
Common mistake: confusing lignite as the richest carbon source

Concept tested: Carbon content in coal types

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