Question

\(X\), \(Y\) and \(Z\) are three allotropes of carbon. They are used in black ink, in water filters and as reducing agent in metallurgy respectively. The correct statement about their production is

• A. \(X\) is produced by heating wood at high temperatures in absence of air
• B. \(Y\) is produced by burning hydrocarbons in limited air
• C. \(Z\) is produced by heating coal at high temperatures in absence of air
• D. All three are produced by same chemical process

Hint:

Important forms of amorphous carbon: \[ \text{Carbon black (lamp black)} \rightarrow \text{Black inks, paints} \] \[ \text{Activated charcoal} \rightarrow \text{Water purification, adsorption} \] \[ \text{Coke} \rightarrow \text{Reducing agent in metallurgy} \] Coke is obtained by destructive distillation of coal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C