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        Ni catalysts generally are too active in the reduction of water gas to MeOH, the reduction going right to the CH₄ stage.  Metallic oxides lead to the formation of primary and secondary alcohols.  The use of high pressure stabilizes the MeOH and methyl aldehyde.