Chemistryeasy · Past Paper
The process of heating wood in the absence of air to obtain charcoal is called:
ACombustion
BOxidation
CDestructive distillation
DSublimation
✓ Correct Answer: C — Destructive distillation
Destructive distillation involves heating organic materials in a closed container without oxygen to decompose them into useful products.
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