Combustión de naftaleno

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 Naftaleno C₁₀H₈ 1 (s)
Reactivo Oxígeno O 12 (g)
Producto Agua H₂O 4 (l)
Producto Dióxido de carbono 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.

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the equation for Combustión de naftaleno?
The balanced equation is: C₁₀H₈ + 12O₂ → 10CO₂ + 4H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustión de naftaleno?
Combustión de naftaleno is a combustión reaction.
Is Combustión de naftaleno exothermic or endothermic?
Combustión de naftaleno is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -5157.0 kJ/mol.