Arrange the types of coal based on the carbon content present in it, from the highest to the lowest.

The types of coal, arranged from highest to lowest carbon content, are:

1. Anthracite: This is the highest rank of coal, containing the highest carbon content (between 86% and 98%). It is hard, black, and has a high energy content.

2. Bituminous: This is the second-highest rank of coal, with a carbon content ranging from 45% to 86%. It is usually black and often has well-defined bands of bright and dull material.

3. Sub-bituminous: This type of coal has a carbon content ranging from 35% to 45%. It is a blackish-brown coal.

4. Lignite: This is the lowest rank of coal, with the lowest carbon content (25% to 35%). It is brownish-black and has a high moisture content.