Combustion of Hexane

2C₆H₁₄ + 19O₂ → 12CO₂ + 14H₂O

Descripción general

Hexane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Hexane is a highly flammable alkane commonly used as a laboratory and industrial solvent. It is a component of commercial gasoline and is obtained from petroleum refining.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Hexane C₆H₁₄	2	(l)
Reactivo	Oxygen O	19	(g)
Producto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)
Producto	Water H₂O	14	(l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Hexane is the solvent used to extract vegetable oils from seeds (like soybean and canola oil production), though it is removed before the oil reaches consumers.

Importancia industrial

El hexano se utiliza extensamente en la extracción de aceite vegetal, como disolvente de laboratorio y en formulaciones de adhesivos. Los límites de exposición laboral están estrictamente regulados debido a su neurotoxicidad.

Propiedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -8386,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Hexane?

The balanced equation is: 2C₆H₁₄ + 19O₂ → 12CO₂ + 14H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Hexane?

Combustion of Hexane is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Hexane exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Hexane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -8386.0 kJ/mol.