Combustion of Propane

C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O

Ikhtisar

Propane combusts in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Propane is a widely used fuel gas stored as a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Its complete combustion produces a hot, clean blue flame with very low soot production.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Propane C₃H₈ 1 (g)
Reaktan Oxygen O 5 (g)
Produk Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 3 (g)
Produk Water H₂O 4 (l)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Propane fuels outdoor grills, portable camping stoves, and patio heaters. Many rural homes use propane for heating and cooking.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

LPG (mainly propane and butane) is a major global fuel used in heating, cooking, transportation, and industrial processes. It produces fewer emissions than coal or oil.

Sifat

Jenis
Combustion
Dapat Dibalik
Tidak
Energi
Eksoterm
ΔH
-2220,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

Combustion of Carbon Monoxide Combustion of Ethane Combustion of Ethylene Combustion of Glycerol Combustion of Methanol Combustion of Ethanol Combustion of Phenol Combustion of Naphthalene Combustion of Acetylene Combustion of Benzene

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Propane?
The balanced equation is: C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Propane?
Combustion of Propane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Propane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Propane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -2220.0 kJ/mol.