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Question
Using appropriate catalysts, ethane can be oxidized to an acid. Name the acid formed when ethane is oxidized.
Chemical Equations/Structures
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Solution 1
\[\ce{Ethane -> Acid}\]
\[\ce{C2H6 + O2 ->[MoO][350^\circ C] CH3CHO + H2O}\]
\[\ce{CH3CHO + [O] ->[K2Cr2O7][conc.H2SO4] CH3COOH}\]
Ethanoic acid is formed.
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Solution 2
When a manganese-based catalyst is used at 100°C, ethane can be oxidized to ethanoic acid.
\[\ce{2C2H6 + 3O2 ->[Mn compund] 2CH3COOH + 2H2O}\]
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