Acids leaching had no significant impact on the IR spectra of coals.
Contents of C and organic portions containing CC vibration mode in coals decreased after extraction.
Aliphatic chains in SD, HLJ and NX coals became longer after extraction.
Detectable content of hydroxy groups in coals increased after extraction processes.
ME with solvents in the order of CYC-NMP/CS2 was more effective than single step.