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When methane mixed with oxygen is passed through heated molybdenum oxide, the main product formed is :

A

Formaldehyde

B

Acetic acid

C

Formic acid

D

Carbon monoxide + carbon

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A
`CH_(4) underset(MoO)overset(O)rarr HCHO` (Formaldehyde)
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