Describe the process of destructive distillation of coal
WEBJan 27, 2018 · Destructive distillation is the process of heating a complex substance such as coal, in limited supply of air so that it breaks down to form these simpler substances. In this process, coal is heated to 1000°C in the absence of air to obtain different useful components such as coke, coal gas, coal tar and ammonical liquor. .