Combustión de fenol

2C6H5OH + 14O2 → 12CO2 + 6H2O

Descripción general

Phenol burns in air with a very sooty flame due to its aromatic ring structure and high carbon content. Complete combustion requires excess oxygen. Phenol is corrosive to skin and tissues, and its combustion products in fires can include toxic phenolic compounds.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Fenol C₆H₅OH 2 (s)
Reactivo Oxígeno O 14 (g)
Producto Agua H₂O 6 (l)
Producto Dióxido de carbono CO₂ 12 (g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Phenol was the first antiseptic used in surgery by Joseph Lister in 1867, revolutionizing surgical practice and saving countless lives.

Importancia industrial

Más de 12 millones de toneladas de fenol se producen anualmente para fabricar bisfenol A (policarbonato y resinas epoxi), resinas fenólicas y caprolactama (nailon 6).

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the equation for Combustión de fenol?
The balanced equation is: 2C₆H₅OH + 14O₂ → 12CO₂ + 6H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustión de fenol?
Combustión de fenol is a combustión reaction.
Is Combustión de fenol exothermic or endothermic?
Combustión de fenol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -6108.0 kJ/mol.