Which is not the correct statement about moisture in coal ______________________?

A. some moisture in coal helps in better burning which is not possible with completely dry coal

B. in some coals moisture may be present upto 40%

C. moisture in coal is removed before firing by heating it with hot air

D. inherent moisture and surface moisture are different things

E. it increases thermal efficiency

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