Combustión de ciclohexano
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 | Ciclohexano C₆H₁₂ | 1 | (l) |
| Reactivo | Oxígeno O | 9 | (g) |
| Producto | Dióxido de carbono CO₂ | 6 | (g) |
| Producto | Agua 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
- Combustión
- Reversible
- No
- Energía
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -3920,0 kJ/mol
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the equation for Combustión de ciclohexano?
The balanced equation is: C₆H₁₂ + 9O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustión de ciclohexano?
Combustión de ciclohexano is a combustión reaction.
Is Combustión de ciclohexano exothermic or endothermic?
Combustión de ciclohexano is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3920.0 kJ/mol.