Multiple choice

Animal charcoal is obtained by

  1. the destructive distillation of bones

  2. burning the bones of animals in contact with air

  3. burning the flesh of animals

  4. burning the bones of animals without contact with air
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Animal charcoal is produced by the destructive distillation of bones, which involves heating them in the absence of air to prevent combustion.

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