Combustion of Hexane

2C6H14 + 19O2 → 12CO2 + 14H2O

개요

Hexane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Hexane is a highly flammable alkane commonly used as a laboratory and industrial solvent. It is a component of commercial gasoline and is obtained from petroleum refining.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Hexane C₆H₁₄ 2 (l)
반응물 Oxygen O 19 (g)
생성물 Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 12 (g)
생성물 Water H₂O 14 (l)

일상 속 예시

Hexane is the solvent used to extract vegetable oils from seeds (like soybean and canola oil production), though it is removed before the oil reaches consumers.

산업적 중요성

헥산은 식물성 기름 추출, 실험실 용매, 그리고 접착제 제조에 광범위하게 사용됩니다. 신경독성 때문에 직업적 노출 한도가 엄격하게 규제됩니다.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Hexane?
The balanced equation is: 2C₆H₁₄ + 19O₂ → 12CO₂ + 14H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Hexane?
Combustion of Hexane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Hexane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Hexane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -8386.0 kJ/mol.