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ACoal is light and floats
BCoal loses weight on use
CCoal is found only in cities
DCoal absorbs much water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Coal loses weight on use
Coal is bulky and loses weight as it is reduced to ash, so it is cheaper to use it close to the field.
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