Combustion of Naphthalene

C₁₀H₈ + 12O₂ → 10CO₂ + 4H₂O

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle	Substance	Coefficient	État
Réactif	Naphthalene C₁₀H₈	1	(s)
Réactif	Oxygen O	12	(g)
Produit	Water H₂O	4	(l)
Produit	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	10	(g)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

Naphthalene is used to produce phthalic anhydride (for plasticizers and polyester resins), as a moth repellent, and as a chemical intermediate.

Propriétés

Type: Combustion
Réversible: Non
Énergie: Exothermique
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.