What Is the Major Detraction from Using Bituminous Coal as an Energy

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the major detraction from using bituminous coal as an energy source?

• A) It has a 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) There are no detractions from using bituminous coal.

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