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From where does coal tar is obtained?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Coal**: Coal is a natural resource that is mined from the earth. It is primarily composed of carbon and is used as a fuel and for various industrial processes. 2. **Destructive Distillation**: To obtain coal tar, we use a process called destructive distillation. This process involves heating coal in the absence of air (anaerobic conditions). 3. **Products of Destructive Distillation**: During the destructive distillation of coal, several products are formed. These include: - Coke: A solid carbonaceous material used as a fuel and in steel production. ...
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    black,thick liquid
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    dark,oily liquid
    C
    tough,porous and black substance
    D
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