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Some oxidation reactions of emthane are given below. Which of them is/are controlled oxidation reactions ?

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`CH_(4(g)) + 2O_(2(g)) rarr CO_(2(g)) + 2H_(2)O_((L))`
`CH_(4(g)) + O_(2(g)) rarr C_((s)) + 2H_(2)O_((l))`
`CH_(4(g)) + O_(2(g)) overset(Mo_(2)O_(3))rarr HCHO + H_(2)O`
`2CH_(4(g)) + O_(2(g)) overset("Cu/523/100 atm")rarr 2CH_(3)OH`

Solution :Alkanes on COMBUSTION give `CO_(2)` and `H_(2)O`. Combustion in insufficient supply of air or `O_(2)` given CARBON black and water. Alkanes on heating with regular supply of oxygen or in controlled WAY give HCHO and `CH_(3)OH`.
`CH_(4(g))+O_(2(g))overset(Mo_(2)O_(3))rarr HCHO + H_(2)O`
`2HC_(4) + O_(2(g)) overset("Cu, 523 K, 100 atm")rarr 2CH_(3)OH`


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