Q. Which kind of coal has highest carbon content in it?
Answer: Anthracite
Notes: Anthracite type of coal has highest amount of carbon and hence it's calorific value is high compared to other types of coal. Anthracite contains nearly 92-98 percent of carbon. Ascending order of coals depending on carbon content: peat, lignite, bituminous, anthracite.

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