1 OXIDATION OF METHANOL USING COPPER AS A CATALYST Methanol is oxidised to methanal in the presence of a hot catalyst. The catalyst provides a surface for the alcohol and oxygen to react, thus speeding up the reaction.

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Date: 2009-10-06 22:34:35		1 OXIDATION OF METHANOL USING COPPER AS A CATALYST Methanol is oxidised to methanal in the presence of a hot catalyst. The catalyst provides a surface for the alcohol and oxygen to react, thus speeding up the reaction. Add to Reading List Source URL: www.chemteach.ac.nz Download Document from Source Website File Size: 27,50 KB Share Document on Facebook