What process would coal undergo to give coal ga... - JAMB Chemistry 2020 Question
What process would coal undergo to give coal gas, coal tar, ammoniacal liquor and coke?
A
Steam distillation
B
Destructive distillation
C
Liquefication
D
Hydrolysis
correct option: b
Destructive distillation is a chemical process in which decomposition of unprocessed material is achieved by heating it to a high temperature; the term generally applies to the processing of organic material in the absence of air or in the presence of limited amounts of oxygen or other reagents, catalysts, or solvents, such as steam or phenols.
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