Name two products of the destructive distillation of coal and state one use of each.

 Name two products of the destructive distillation of coal and state one use of each.

Solution:

Products/distillates of coal                Uses of products/distillates

i. Coke                                               As solid fuels, production of water gas and producer gas.

ii. Coal tar                                         For synthesis of important commercial chemicals like perfumes,                                                                    dyes,paints, insecticides, drugs, explosives and plastics.

iii. Coal gas                                       As gaseous fuel both in homes and industries.

iv. Ammonical Liquor                       For production of ammonium tetraoxosulphate (VI), (NH4)2SO4                                                                  fertilizer

Hint: This type of question should be answered in a tabular form.

QUESTIONS SOURCE: WAEC THEORY QUESTION 1988 QUESTION 1 (b)