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In Chemistry / High School | 2025-07-06

In your understanding, what is destructive distillation of coal?

Asked by emmanuellamartins06

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Destructive distillation of coal is a process where coal is heated in the absence of air to produce coke, coal gas, and various chemicals such as tar and ammonia. This method is essential for extracting valuable materials and has been used since the 17th century. It plays a significant role in various industrial applications.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06

Strong heating of coal in absence of oxygen

Answered by jassingh1418 | 2025-07-07