Combustion of Ethane

2C2H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O

개요

Ethane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Ethane is the second most abundant component of natural gas (typically 1-6%). It is also cracked to produce ethylene, the world's most-produced organic chemical.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Ethane C₂H₆ 2 (g)
반응물 Oxygen O 7 (g)
생성물 Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 4 (g)
생성물 Water H₂O 6 (l)

일상 속 예시

When natural gas burns in your home, a small portion of the combustion is ethane burning alongside the majority methane.

산업적 중요성

에탄은 연료보다는 주로 스팀 크래킹을 통한 에틸렌 생산의 원료로서 가치가 있습니다. 미국의 셰일 가스는 에탄 가용성을 크게 증가시켰습니다.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Ethane?
The balanced equation is: 2C₂H₆ + 7O₂ → 4CO₂ + 6H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Ethane?
Combustion of Ethane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Ethane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Ethane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3120.0 kJ/mol.