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Question
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Describe characteristics and uses of coke.

Solution

Coke is obtained by burning of coal in absence of oxygen. The process is called destructive distillation.
Characteristics of coke:
i)Tough
ii)porous
iii) black in colour

USES:
Coke is used to manufacture steel.
Coke is used in the extraction of many metals.