Question

With such relatively mild catalysts as copper oxide and glass surfaces, some high yields of formaldehyde have been obtained.

(a) True

(b) False

I had been asked this question in an interview for internship.

The origin of the question is Vapor Phase Oxidation of Aliphatic Compounds in section Oxidation of Unit Processes

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) True

The explanation: With such relatively mild catalysts as copper oxide and glass surfaces, some high yields of formaldehyde have been obtained from methane and ethane under experimental conditions.