Combustión de glicerol
2C3H8O3 + 7O2 → 6CO2 + 8H2O
Descripción general
Glycerol (glycerin) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. As a byproduct of biodiesel production, excess glycerol is sometimes burned for energy recovery. Glycerol can also be used as a feedstock for bio-based chemicals.
Participantes
| Rol | Sustancia | Coeficiente | Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactivo | Glicerol C₃H₈O₃ | 2 | (l) |
| Reactivo | Oxígeno O | 7 | (g) |
| Producto | Dióxido de carbono CO₂ | 6 | (g) |
| Producto | Agua H₂O | 8 | (l) |
Ejemplo cotidiano
Glycerol is the sweet-tasting compound in moisturizers, soap, and food products. It is produced as a byproduct when making soap from fats.
Importancia industrial
La producción de biodiésel genera aproximadamente un 10 % de glicerol en peso, creando un excedente de glicerol. Encontrar usos para este glicerol es un área activa de investigación en química verde.
Propiedades
- Tipo
- Combustión
- Reversible
- No
- Energía
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -3432,0 kJ/mol
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the equation for Combustión de glicerol?
The balanced equation is: 2C₃H₈O₃ + 7O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustión de glicerol?
Combustión de glicerol is a combustión reaction.
Is Combustión de glicerol exothermic or endothermic?
Combustión de glicerol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3432.0 kJ/mol.