Some oxidation reactions of methane are given below. Which of them is/are controlled oxidation reactions?
(i) CH4 + O2→ CO2 (g) + 2H2O (l)
(ii) CH4 + O2→ C (s) + 2H2O (l)
(iii) CH4 + O2 \[\xrightarrow{M_20_3}\] HCHO + H2O
(iv) 2CH4 + O2 \[\xrightarrow{Cu/523k/100atm}\] 2CH3OH
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Ans: (iii) & (iv)
Methane is a controlled oxidation reaction that leads to giving formaldehyde and methanol.




