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When methane is heated with dioxygen in the presence of `Mo_(2)O_(3)` catalyst, the organic prodcut obtained is

A

methanal

B

ethanoic acid

C

methanol

D

ethanol

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The correct Answer is:
D
When methane is heated with dioxygen in the presence of `Mo_(2)O_(3)` then from formaldehyde (methanal) and water.
`CH_(4)+O_(2)underset(Delta)overset(Mo_(2)O_(3))rarrHCHO+H_(2)O`
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