STANDARDChemistry-Hydrocarbons
STANDARD Chemistry Oxidation of Alkanes Match the Following Question
Type: Match the Following-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Match the column I with column II to identify the products of oxidation of alkanes and mark the appropriate choice.

A
(A → i), (B → ii), (C → iii), (D → iv)
B
(A → ii), (B → iii), (C → iv), (D → i)
C
(A → iv), (B → ii), (C → iii), (D → i)
D
(A → iv), (B → iii), (C → ii), (D → i)
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The correct matches are: (A) CH₄ + 2O₂ → KMnO₄ [O] → HCOOH + H₂O (ii), (B) 2CH₄ + O₂ → Cu/523K 100 atm → CO₂ + 2H₂O (iii), (C) CH₄ + O₂ → MoO₃ Δ → 2CH₃OH (iv), (D) CH₄ + 3/2 O₂ → (CH₃COO)₂Mn → HCHO + H₂O (i).
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