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Q.

Which catalyst is used at 250 in the following reaction?


CH4(g)+O2(g)HCHO(g)+H2O(g)


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a

conc. H2SO4

b

Mo2O3

c

NaHCO3 

d

KMnO4

answer is A.

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The catalyst used in the given reaction is Mo2O3.
Oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction that takes place when a substance comes in contact of oxygen or another oxidising substance. Oxidant is nothing but molecular oxygen. The catalyst used in the given reaction is molybdenum oxide. When methane undergoes oxidation in the presence of, Mo2O3, it gives methanal.
 
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