Combustion of Cyclohexane

C₆H₁₂ + 9O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

Descripción general

Cyclohexane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. As a cycloalkane, cyclohexane has slightly different combustion characteristics than its straight-chain isomer hexane. It is a key industrial solvent and intermediate in nylon production.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Cyclohexane C₆H₁₂	1	(l)
Reactivo	Oxygen O	9	(g)
Producto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	6	(g)
Producto	Water H₂O	6	(l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Cyclohexane is used as a solvent in rubber cement and some lacquers. It is present in gasoline as a minor component.

Importancia industrial

Más de 5 millones de toneladas de ciclohexano se producen anualmente, principalmente para su oxidación a ciclohexanona y ciclohexanol, precursores del nailon 6 y nailon 6,6.

Propiedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -3920,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Cyclohexane?

The balanced equation is: C₆H₁₂ + 9O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Cyclohexane?

Combustion of Cyclohexane is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Cyclohexane exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Cyclohexane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3920.0 kJ/mol.