Combustion of Xylene

C₈H₁₀ + 10.5O₂ → 8CO₂ + 5H₂O

अवलोकन

Xylene (dimethylbenzene) burns with a smoky yellow flame. Xylene exists as three isomers (ortho, meta, para), all with similar combustion properties. It is a major component of paint thinner and an important industrial solvent.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका	पदार्थ	गुणांक	अवस्था
अभिकारक	Xylene C₈H₁₀	1	(l)
अभिकारक	Oxygen O	10	(g)
उत्पाद	Water H₂O	5	(l)
उत्पाद	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	8	(g)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

Xylene is a common solvent in paint thinners and some cleaning products. It has a sweet smell but is harmful to inhale.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Para-xylene is oxidized to terephthalic acid, the precursor for PET plastic (water bottles and polyester fabric). Over 60 million tonnes of xylene are produced annually.

गुण

प्रकार: Combustion
प्रतिवर्ती: नहीं
ऊर्जा: ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH: -4553.0 kJ/mol

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Xylene?

The balanced equation is: C₈H₁₀ + 10.5O₂ → 8CO₂ + 5H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Xylene?

Combustion of Xylene is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Xylene exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Xylene is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -4553.0 kJ/mol.