Combustion of Cyclohexane

C6H12 + 9O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O

Aperçu

Cyclohexane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. As a cycloalkane, cyclohexane has slightly different combustion characteristics than its straight-chain isomer hexane. It is a key industrial solvent and intermediate in nylon production.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Cyclohexane C₆H₁₂ 1 (l)
Réactif Oxygen O 9 (g)
Produit Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 6 (g)
Produit Water H₂O 6 (l)

Exemple du quotidien

Cyclohexane is used as a solvent in rubber cement and some lacquers. It is present in gasoline as a minor component.

Importance industrielle

Over 5 million tonnes of cyclohexane are produced annually, primarily for oxidation to cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol, precursors to nylon 6 and nylon 6,6.

Propriétés

Type
Combustion
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-3920,0 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

Combustion of Carbon Monoxide Combustion of Ethylene Combustion of Glycerol Combustion of Methanol Combustion of Phenol Combustion of Naphthalene Combustion of Methane Combustion of Octane (Gasoline) Combustion of Hydrogen Gas Combustion of Benzene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Cyclohexane?
The balanced equation is: C₆H₁₂ + 9O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Cyclohexane?
Combustion of Cyclohexane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Cyclohexane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Cyclohexane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3920.0 kJ/mol.