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From where coke and coal tar are obtained?

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Coke and coal tar are both derived from coal through the process of destructive distillation. Here’s a brief overview of each:

Coke:

Source: Derived from coal.
Process: Produced by heating coal in the absence of air in a process called destructive distillation or carbonization.
Uses: Used primarily as a fuel and as a reducing agent in smelting iron ore in a blast furnace.
Coal Tar:

Source: Also derived from coal.
Process: Produced as a byproduct during the destructive distillation of coal in the production of coke.
Uses: Used in the production of chemicals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and as a base for coatings and sealants.