The reaction sequence shown is the conversion of methane (CH4) to sodium formate (HCOONa) via methanol (CH3OH).
CH4 is oxidized to form CH3OH (methanol)CH3OH is further oxidized to formic acid (HCOOH)Formic acid is neutralized with sodium hydroxide to form sodium formate (HCOONa)
The reaction sequence shown is the conversion of methane (CH4) to sodium formate (HCOONa) via methanol (CH3OH).
CH4 is oxidized to form CH3OH (methanol)CH3OH is further oxidized to formic acid (HCOOH)Formic acid is neutralized with sodium hydroxide to form sodium formate (HCOONa)