With reference to the Coking Coal, consider the following statements:1.Coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is a type of coal that is used primarily in the steelmaking industry.2.It has a higher carbon content and lower moisture content.3.When coking coal is heated in the presence of air, it undergoes a process called carbonization.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the Coking Coal, consider the following statements:
1.Coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is a type of coal that is used primarily in the steelmaking industry.
2.It has a higher carbon content and lower moisture content.
3.When coking coal is heated in the presence of air, it undergoes a process called carbonization.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Coking coal, also known as metallurgical coal, is a type of coal that is used primarily in the steelmaking industry. It has a higher carbon content and lower moisture content. However, domestic coking coal is high ash coal and is not suitable for direct use in the blast furnace.

Statement 3 is incorrect. When coking coal is heated in the absence of air, it undergoes a process called carbonization.

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