Reduction is the opposite of oxidation. For example, ethanoic acid (CH 3 COOH) can be formed by the oxidation of ethanol as shown below. As reduction is the opposite of oxidation, it can be ...

The direct conversion of CH 4 to high value multi-carbon (C 2+) oxygenates, such as CH 3 COOH, under mild conditions presents a promising pathway for upgrading natural gas to transportable liquid ...