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Is oxidation of the low-molecular-weight paraffin hydrocarbons under high pressures possible?(a) No(b) YesI had been asked this question in an international level competition.Enquiry is from Kinetics and Thermodynamics topic in chapter Oxidation of Unit Processes

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The correct choice is (b) Yes

Best explanation: By conducting the oxidation of the LOW-molecular-weight paraffin hydrocarbons under high pressures it has been possible to obtain alcohols, increased YIELDS of aldehydes, and acids as oxidation products. Conditions claimed for the pressure processes include (1) pressures of 50-250 ATM, (2) temperatures from 200-600°C, (3) low oxygen: hydrocarbon ratios ranging from 5-15 moles PER cent, (4) short time of contact, and (5) the presence.



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