Multiple choice

Match the following:

a. Coal gas 1. It is a tough and porous black solid substance.
b. Coal tar 2. It is a gaseous fuel which is obtained by the strong heating of coal in the absence of air.
c. Coke 3. It is a thick, black liquid having an unpleasant smell which is obtained by the heating of coal in the absence of air.

  1. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  2. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  3. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  4. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  5. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Coal gas is a gaseous fuel, which is obtained by the strong heating of coal in the absence of air. Coal tar is a thick, black liquid having an unpleasant smell, which is obtained by the heating of coal in the absence of air. Coke is a tough and porous black solid substance.

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