In Lurgi coal gasifier,
(A) Coking coals cannot be used
(B) Low carbon conversion efficiency is achieved
(C) Entrainment of solids is higher
(D) Larger quantity of coal can be processed

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Answer :

(D) Larger quantity of coal can be processed

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