Synthesis of Aldehydes or Ketones from Hydrocarbons
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Question
Complete the following equations: a) CH4+2O2⟶
b) 2Fe3++SO2+2H2O⟶
c) C12H22O11Conc.H2SO4−−−−−−−−→
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Solution
(a) CH4+2O2→CO2+2H2O (b) 2Fe3++SO2+2H2O→2Fe2++H2SO4+2H+ Moist SO2 is reducing agent. It reduces ferric salts to ferrous salts. (c) C12H22O11Conc.H2SO4−−−−−−−−→12C+11H2O Conc. H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent.