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Question

Which one of the following types of coal contains a higher percentage of carbon than the rest:

  1. Anthracite
  2. Bituminous coal
  3. Lignite
  4. Peat

Answer:

Option A: Anthracite

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Anthracite”.

Anthracite is the type of coal which has the highest percentage of carbon.