Combustion of Ethylene

C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O

Descripción general

Ethylene burns in air with a luminous flame to form carbon dioxide and water. While ethylene can be burned as fuel, it is far more valuable as a chemical feedstock. It is the world's most-produced organic chemical, primarily used for polyethylene plastic.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Ethylene C₂H₄ 1 (g)
Reactivo Oxygen O 3 (g)
Producto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 2 (g)
Producto Water H₂O 2 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Ethylene is produced naturally by ripening fruit, which is why placing a banana in a paper bag with unripe fruit hastens ripening.

Importancia industrial

Más de 200 millones de toneladas de etileno se producen anualmente, convirtiéndolo en el producto químico orgánico de mayor volumen. Es el monómero del polietileno, el plástico más común del mundo.

Propiedades

Tipo
Combustion
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-1411,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Ethylene?
The balanced equation is: C₂H₄ + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Ethylene?
Combustion of Ethylene is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Ethylene exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Ethylene is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1411.0 kJ/mol.