Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 280

Question: A mixture of methanol vapours and air is passed over heated copper. The products are

[KCET 1988]

Options:

A) Carbon monoxide and hydrogen

B) Formaldehyde and water vapour

C) Formic acid and water vapour

D) Carbon monoxide and water vapour

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ CH_3OH+\frac{1}{2}O_2\xrightarrow{Cu}HCHO+H_2O $