Formation of Carbon Monoxide

2C + O2 → 2CO

Übersicht

When carbon burns in a limited supply of oxygen, carbon monoxide is produced instead of carbon dioxide. This incomplete combustion reaction is dangerous because carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and highly toxic gas that binds to hemoglobin more strongly than oxygen.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Oxygen O 1 (g)
Reaktant Carbon C 2 (s)
Produkt Carbon Monoxide CO 2 (g)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Carbon monoxide poisoning from poorly ventilated gas heaters, fireplaces, or running car engines in closed garages results from this reaction.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Carbon monoxide is an important industrial gas used in the Fischer-Tropsch process for synthetic fuel production and in metal ore reduction. It is also a component of syngas.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Synthesis
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-221,0 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Formation of Sulfur Dioxide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Carbon Monoxide?
The balanced equation is: 2C + O₂ → 2CO.
What type of reaction is Formation of Carbon Monoxide?
Formation of Carbon Monoxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Carbon Monoxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Carbon Monoxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -221.0 kJ/mol.