Combustion of Carbon Monoxide

2CO + O2 → 2CO2

Visão geral

Carbon monoxide burns in air with a characteristic blue flame to produce carbon dioxide. This reaction completes the oxidation of carbon that was left incomplete in the initial CO formation. CO combustion is important in blast furnaces and catalytic converters.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Oxygen O 1 (g)
Reagente Carbon Monoxide CO 2 (g)
Produto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 2 (g)

Exemplo do cotidiano

The blue flame often seen at the top of a charcoal grill is carbon monoxide burning to carbon dioxide.

Importância industrial

A combustão de CO em catalisadores automóveis remove o tóxico monóxido de carbono dos gases de escape. Nos altos-fornos, a queima de CO no corpo superior fornece calor adicional.

Propriedades

Tipo
Combustion
Reversível
Não
Energia
Exotérmico
ΔH
-566,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Carbon Monoxide?
The balanced equation is: 2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Carbon Monoxide?
Combustion of Carbon Monoxide is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Carbon Monoxide exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Carbon Monoxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -566.0 kJ/mol.