Combustion of Butane

2C4H10 + 13O2 → 8CO2 + 10H2O

अवलोकन

Butane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Butane is the primary fuel in disposable cigarette lighters and portable camping stoves. It has a higher energy density than propane but requires more oxygen for complete combustion.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Butane C₄H₁₀ 2 (g)
अभिकारक Oxygen O 13 (g)
उत्पाद Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 8 (g)
उत्पाद Water H₂O 10 (l)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

Every time you flick a disposable lighter, you are initiating butane combustion. Butane also powers portable camping stoves.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Butane is a component of LPG, used as a fuel, refrigerant, and chemical feedstock for butadiene and maleic anhydride production.

गुण

प्रकार
Combustion
प्रतिवर्ती
नहीं
ऊर्जा
ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH
-5754.0 kJ/mol

संबंधित अभिक्रियाएँ

Combustion of Carbon Monoxide Combustion of Ethane Combustion of Ethylene Combustion of Glycerol Combustion of Methanol Combustion of Propane Combustion of Ethanol Combustion of Phenol Combustion of Naphthalene Combustion of Benzene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Butane?
The balanced equation is: 2C₄H₁₀ + 13O₂ → 8CO₂ + 10H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Butane?
Combustion of Butane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Butane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Butane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -5754.0 kJ/mol.