{HEAD ~ The methanol} is then contacted with the second CO stream in {TAIL ~ the presence} of an alkali or alkaline earth metal catalyst and water under conditions sufficient to produce alkyl formate and H2 
{ HEAD ~ The methanol } is then contacted with the second CO stream in { TAIL ~ the presence } of an alkali or alkaline earth metal catalyst and water under conditions sufficient to produce alkyl formate and H2
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