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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (47245)2/2/2014 11:27:44 PM
From: Eric  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 86363
 
Coal is composed primarily of carbon along with variable quantities of other elements, chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen.[2]

Typical chemical structure of coal.

en.wikipedia.org

Looks like a lot of hydrogen to me.

Eric

We could discuss the chemical, molecular structure of plants but that might be a bit too difficult for you.