Combustion of Phenol

2C₆H₅OH + 14O₂ → 12CO₂ + 6H₂O

अवलोकन

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.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका	पदार्थ	गुणांक	अवस्था
अभिकारक	Phenol C₆H₅OH	2	(s)
अभिकारक	Oxygen O	14	(g)
उत्पाद	Water H₂O	6	(l)
उत्पाद	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

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

औद्योगिक महत्व

Over 12 million tonnes of phenol are produced annually for making bisphenol A (polycarbonate and epoxy resins), phenolic resins, and caprolactam (nylon 6).

गुण

प्रकार: Combustion
प्रतिवर्ती: नहीं
ऊर्जा: ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH: -6108.0 kJ/mol

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Phenol?

The balanced equation is: 2C₆H₅OH + 14O₂ → 12CO₂ + 6H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Phenol?

Combustion of Phenol is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Phenol exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Phenol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -6108.0 kJ/mol.