Combustion of Benzene

2C6H6 + 15O2 → 12CO2 + 6H2O

Ikhtisar

Benzene burns with a very smoky, sooty flame due to its high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio. The aromatic ring structure makes benzene resistant to complete combustion under normal conditions, producing significant amounts of carbon soot. Benzene is a known carcinogen.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Benzene C₆H₆ 2 (l)
Reaktan Oxygen O 15 (g)
Produk Water H₂O 6 (l)
Produk Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 12 (g)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Benzene is present in small amounts in gasoline and was historically used as a solvent before its cancer-causing properties were recognized.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Benzene is the most important aromatic chemical feedstock, used to produce styrene, phenol, cyclohexane (for nylon), and numerous other chemicals. Over 50 million tonnes produced annually.

Sifat

Jenis
Combustion
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-6535,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Benzene?
The balanced equation is: 2C₆H₆ + 15O₂ → 12CO₂ + 6H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Benzene?
Combustion of Benzene is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Benzene exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Benzene is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -6535.0 kJ/mol.