Combustion of Hexane

2C6H14 + 19O2 → 12CO2 + 14H2O

Übersicht

Hexane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Hexane is a highly flammable alkane commonly used as a laboratory and industrial solvent. It is a component of commercial gasoline and is obtained from petroleum refining.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Hexane C₆H₁₄ 2 (l)
Reaktant Oxygen O 19 (g)
Produkt Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 12 (g)
Produkt Water H₂O 14 (l)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Hexane is the solvent used to extract vegetable oils from seeds (like soybean and canola oil production), though it is removed before the oil reaches consumers.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Hexane is extensively used in vegetable oil extraction, as a lab solvent, and in adhesive formulations. Occupational exposure limits are strictly regulated due to neurotoxicity.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Combustion
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-8386,0 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Hexane?
The balanced equation is: 2C₆H₁₄ + 19O₂ → 12CO₂ + 14H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Hexane?
Combustion of Hexane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Hexane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Hexane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -8386.0 kJ/mol.