Question

Using appropriate catalysts, ethane can be oxidized to an aldehyde. Name the aldehyde formed when ethane is oxidized.

Answer 1

\[\ce{Ethane -> Aldehyde}\]

\[\ce{C2H6 + O2 ->[MoO][350^\circ C] CH3CHO + H2O}\]

The aldehyde formed is acetaldehyde.

Answer 2

When a mixture of ethane and oxygen is passed through heated MoO, the mixture is oxidized to acetaldehyde.

\[\ce{C2H6 + O2 ->[MoO]CH3CHO + H2O}\]