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.

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.