Combustion of Glycerol

2C₃H₈O₃ + 7O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O

Ikhtisar

Glycerol (glycerin) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. As a byproduct of biodiesel production, excess glycerol is sometimes burned for energy recovery. Glycerol can also be used as a feedstock for bio-based chemicals.

Peserta

Peran	Zat	Koefisien	Keadaan
Reaktan	Glycerol C₃H₈O₃	2	(l)
Reaktan	Oxygen O	7	(g)
Produk	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	6	(g)
Produk	Water H₂O	8	(l)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Glycerol is the sweet-tasting compound in moisturizers, soap, and food products. It is produced as a byproduct when making soap from fats.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Biodiesel production generates about 10% glycerol by weight, creating a glycerol surplus. Finding uses for this glycerol is an active area of green chemistry research.

Sifat

Jenis: Combustion
Dapat Dibalik: Tidak
Energi: Eksoterm
ΔH: -3432,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Glycerol?

The balanced equation is: 2C₃H₈O₃ + 7O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Glycerol?

Combustion of Glycerol is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Glycerol exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Glycerol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3432.0 kJ/mol.