Why does coal contain a higher amount of carbon than the original plant matter?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Gases from the atmosphere are absorbed by plants
2. (B) Water and volatile substances are lost during the formation of coal
3. (C) Sunlight increases carbon in plants buried in the ground
4. (D) Minerals mix with the remains of plants present in the soil

Verified Answer

Option (B): Water and volatile substances are lost during the formation of coal

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