Combustion of Phenol

2C6H5OH + 14O2 → 12CO2 + 6H2O

Ikhtisar

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.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Phenol C₆H₅OH 2 (s)
Reaktan Oxygen O 14 (g)
Produk Water H₂O 6 (l)
Produk Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 12 (g)

Contoh Sehari-hari

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

Pentingnya dalam Industri

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

Sifat

Jenis
Combustion
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-6108,0 kJ/mol

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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.