Answer to Question #286596 in General Chemistry for 166666

Question

It is a type of coal that has the highest moisture content and volatile content

Answer 1

LIGNITE

Volatile matter is high in content in lignite which makes it easier to convert into gas and liquid petroleum products than higher-ranking coals.

Xyloid lignite or fossil wood and compact lignite or perfect lignite are the two categories into which lignite can be divided.

Lignite has a high inherent moisture content of about 75%.