Combustion of Naphthalene

C₁₀H₈ + 12O₂ → 10CO₂ + 4H₂O

Descripción general

Naphthalene burns with a very smoky, luminous flame characteristic of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Its high carbon content results in significant soot production. Naphthalene is the simplest polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with two fused benzene rings.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Naphthalene C₁₀H₈	1	(s)
Reactivo	Oxygen O	12	(g)
Producto	Water H₂O	4	(l)
Producto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	10	(g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Mothballs are made of naphthalene, which slowly sublimes to vapor. While they are not typically burned, the vapor is flammable.

Importancia industrial

El naftaleno se utiliza para producir anhídrido ftálico (para plastificantes y resinas de poliéster), como repelente de polillas y como intermedio químico.

Propiedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -5157,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Naphthalene?

The balanced equation is: C₁₀H₈ + 12O₂ → 10CO₂ + 4H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Naphthalene?

Combustion of Naphthalene is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Naphthalene exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Naphthalene is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -5157.0 kJ/mol.