Combustion of Ethane

2C₂H₆ + 7O₂ → 4CO₂ + 6H₂O

Descripción general

Ethane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Ethane is the second most abundant component of natural gas (typically 1-6%). It is also cracked to produce ethylene, the world's most-produced organic chemical.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Ethane C₂H₆	2	(g)
Reactivo	Oxygen O	7	(g)
Producto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	4	(g)
Producto	Water H₂O	6	(l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

When natural gas burns in your home, a small portion of the combustion is ethane burning alongside the majority methane.

Importancia industrial

El etano es valioso principalmente como materia prima para la producción de etileno mediante craqueo con vapor, en lugar de como combustible. El gas de esquisto estadounidense ha aumentado considerablemente la disponibilidad de etano.

Propiedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -3120,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Ethane?

The balanced equation is: 2C₂H₆ + 7O₂ → 4CO₂ + 6H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Ethane?

Combustion of Ethane is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Ethane exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Ethane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3120.0 kJ/mol.