Among the fuels given below, the one with highest calorific value is – (1) Coke (2) Coal (3) Wood (4) Natural gas

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(4) Natural gas Explanation: The calorific values of different fuels (in Kcal/kg) in dry state are: Wood: 3500; Coal: 4000-7000; Coke: 6500; and Natural Gas: 8600 Kcal/kg.

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