Combustion of Xylene

C8H10 + 10.5O2 → 8CO2 + 5H2O

Descripción general

Xylene (dimethylbenzene) burns with a smoky yellow flame. Xylene exists as three isomers (ortho, meta, para), all with similar combustion properties. It is a major component of paint thinner and an important industrial solvent.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Xylene C₈H₁₀ 1 (l)
Reactivo Oxygen O 10 (g)
Producto Water H₂O 5 (l)
Producto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 8 (g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Xylene is a common solvent in paint thinners and some cleaning products. It has a sweet smell but is harmful to inhale.

Importancia industrial

El para-xileno se oxida a ácido tereftálico, precursor del plástico PET (botellas de agua y tejido de poliéster). Más de 60 millones de toneladas de xileno se producen anualmente.

Propiedades

Tipo
Combustion
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-4553,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Xylene?
The balanced equation is: C₈H₁₀ + 10.5O₂ → 8CO₂ + 5H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Xylene?
Combustion of Xylene is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Xylene exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Xylene is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -4553.0 kJ/mol.