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Multiple choice biology energy management fuels and fossil fuels solar energy and its applications electric energy generation and environment

Destructive distillation of coal leads to the formation of

  1. Wood

  2. Kerosene

  3. Amino acid liquor

  4. Charcoal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The destructive distillation of coal produces coal gas, coal tar, and ammoniacal liquor (often referred to as amino acid liquor in some contexts). Wood and kerosene are not products of coal distillation.

Multiple choice biology energy management fuels and fossil fuels solar energy and its applications electric energy generation and environment

Which of the following is not an example of spontaneous combustion?

  1. Burning of liquified petroleum gas

  2. Fire caused in coal mines

  3. Dry white phosphorous liberates white fumes on exposure to air

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Spontaneous combustion occurs without an external ignition source. LPG requires an external spark or flame to ignite, so it is not an example of spontaneous combustion.

Multiple choice biology energy management fuels and fossil fuels solar energy and its applications electric energy generation and environment

Which of the following are formed under the earth by the decomposition of plant matter by anaerobic bacteria lying under water?

  1. Coal gas

  2. Petroleum gas

  3. Natural gas

  4. Producer gas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C Correct answer
Explanation

Coal gas and natural gas are formed under the earth by the decomposition of plant matter by anaerobic bacteria lying under the water.

The correct option is A and C.