How is charcoal obtained from wood? Why is charcoal considered as a better fuel than wood?

How is charcoal obtained from wood? Why is charcoal considered as a better fuel than wood?

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Charcoal is obtained when wood is heated in the absence of air. This process is known as destructive distillation of wood. Charcoal is considered as a better fuel than wood because the former has a better calorific value than wood. Also, charcoal does not produce any smoke when burnt.

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