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What type of coal contains the least amount of carbon? group of answer choices lignite anthracite peat bituminous

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Among the given options, peat contains the least amount of carbon. Peat is an early stage of coal formation and has a carbon content of around 60% or less. It is considered the least carbon-rich form of coal. The carbon content generally increases with the progression from peat to lignite, bituminous coal, and finally anthracite, which has the highest carbon content.
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