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 $