Incomplete oxidation of methane in the limited supply of air forms ?
Correct answer: B. CH3OH
- A. CO2 and H2O
- B. CH3OH
- C. CO + H2 + C
- D. CO + H2O + C
Explanation
Under controlled limited oxidation, methane can be partially oxidised to methanol: 2CH4 + O2 -> 2CH3OH, rather than being completely oxidised to CO2 and H2O. Students may choose the carbon monoxide and hydrogen mixture because it is also associated with partial oxidation, but that represents a different reaction pathway and conditions.
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