| abstract |
Compared with the corresponding unmodified metal oxide catalysts, modified metal oxide catalysts having different chemical, physical, and catalytic properties are provided when used for catalytic conversion of carbon based compounds. A process for the preparation of the above modified catalyst is disclosed and its use in a catalytic process is disclosed. Alkenes, unsaturated carboxylic acids, saturated carboxylic acids and higher analogs are prepared directly from the corresponding alkanes, alkenes or alkanes and alkenes using one or more modified metal oxide catalysts.n n n n Modified metal oxide catalysts, chemical treatments, physical treatments, unsaturated carboxylic acids |