Combustion of Sucrose

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 12O₂ → 12CO₂ + 11H₂O

अवलोकन

Sucrose (table sugar) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. When ignited directly, sugar burns slowly. However, when mixed with potassium chlorate or concentrated sulfuric acid, it reacts much more vigorously. The energy content of sugar is about 4 kcal/gram.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका	पदार्थ	गुणांक	अवस्था
अभिकारक	Sucrose C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁	1	(s)
अभिकारक	Oxygen O	12	(g)
उत्पाद	Water H₂O	11	(l)
उत्पाद	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

The energy value listed on food labels (calories) is determined by measuring the heat of combustion of the food in a bomb calorimeter.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Bomb calorimetry of food products measures their combustion energy. Sugar combustion energy data is fundamental to food science and nutrition.

गुण

प्रकार: Combustion
प्रतिवर्ती: नहीं
ऊर्जा: ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH: -5644.0 kJ/mol

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Sucrose?

The balanced equation is: C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ + 12O₂ → 12CO₂ + 11H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Sucrose?

Combustion of Sucrose is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Sucrose exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Sucrose is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -5644.0 kJ/mol.