Chapter 12, Problem 66AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Coal is heat in the absence of air to make coke, the heating of coal in air should be explained with equation.

Concept Introduction: Coal is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. The heating of coal in the absence of air is known as destructive distillation of coal. It can be heated in the presence and absence of air. Generally, heating of coal in the absence of air is preferred for coke formation rather than heating in the air.