(a) Name two allotropes of carbon
(b) Name two products of the destructive distillation of coal and state one use of each.
(b) Name two products of the destructive distillation of coal and state one use of each.
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:
a. Two allotropes of carbon are Diamond and Graphite. Also is the amorphous .Carbon e.g wood, charcoal and sugar charcoal.
b.
a. Two allotropes of carbon are Diamond and Graphite. Also is the amorphous .Carbon e.g wood, charcoal and sugar charcoal.
b.
| Distillates of Coal | Use |
| (i) Coal gas(ii) Ammonical liquor (mainly ammonia)(iii) Coal tar(iv) Coke | Industrial fuelTo produce (NH\(_4\))\(_2\)SO\(_4\) for fertilizer.To produce useful chemicals such as disinfectants, perfumesTo produce water gas and producer gas as industrial and domestic fuels |