What Is the Major Drawback to Using Bituminous Coal as an Energy

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the major drawback to using bituminous coal as an energy source?

• A) It has very low carbon content.
• B) It contains a high amount of sulfur, which when burned contributes to acid rain.
• C) It has an extremely high surface area, which makes it difficult to burn.
• D) Bituminous coal is noncrystalline, which gives it a low energy/gram ratio.
• E) Bituminous coal is very expensive to produce and transport.

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