1) The partial oxidation of an olefin to produce an epoxide is catalyzed by supported Mo oxide.

a) Write the general rate equations for the formation of each product . Ignore the reverse reaction since the equilibrium constant is very large. The formation of the desired product was determined to have a reaction order of 0.6 for olefin with the O₂ order equal to 1. The path for the CO₂ reaction has an olefin order of 0.20 with the O₂ order also being 1. What could you change in the process to enhance expoxide production and minimize CO2 formation ?

b) The undesired CO₂ path has an activation of 90 Kj/mol while the desired path has an activation energy of 40 Kj/mol. What operating condition will benefit the desired reaction?