Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002005
What happens when coal burns and write the balanced equation for the reaction.
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Coal absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.
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Coal absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.
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Coal absorbs heat and releases carbon dioxide.
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Coal reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water vapor.
Answer and Solution
Answer
D. Coal reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water vapor.
Solution:
When coal burns, it reacts with oxygen in the air to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O). The balanced equation for the combustion of coal is: C + O2 -> CO2 + H2O.
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