Coal and Petroleum

Which of the following is a fossil fuel ?

• Petroleum

• Wood

• Cow dung

• Dry leaves

Name the process by which coal is formed

• Carbonisation

• Distillation

• Vapourisation

• Evaporation

Coal tar is a mixture of how many other substances ?

• 200

• 300

• 400

• 100

When heated in air, coal burns and produces mainly __________ .

• Carbon Dioxide

• Carbon Monoxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

Naphthalene balls are made from ______.

• Coal Tar

• Coke

• Petroleum

• Coal Gas

What is Synthesis Gas ?

• $CO\ +\ H_2$

• $CO_{2\ }+\ H_2O$

• $CH_{4\ }+\ SO_2$

• $CoSo_{4\ }+\ H_{2\ }+\ CO$

Which type of coal is the purest form of carbon ?

• Anthracite Coal

• Bituminous Coal

• Peat

• Lignite Coal

Choose the correct statement from the following -

• It is difficult to transport natural gas through pipes.

• The disadvantage of natural gas is that it can not be used directly for burning in homes.

• Natural gas cannot be used for power generation.

• Natural gas is stored under high pressure as compressed natural gas