Combustion of Cyclohexane

C6H12 + 9O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O

Visão geral

Cyclohexane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. As a cycloalkane, cyclohexane has slightly different combustion characteristics than its straight-chain isomer hexane. It is a key industrial solvent and intermediate in nylon production.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Cyclohexane C₆H₁₂ 1 (l)
Reagente Oxygen O 9 (g)
Produto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 6 (g)
Produto Water H₂O 6 (l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Cyclohexane is used as a solvent in rubber cement and some lacquers. It is present in gasoline as a minor component.

Importância industrial

São produzidos anualmente mais de 5 milhões de toneladas de ciclohexano, principalmente para oxidação a ciclohexanona e ciclohexanol, precursores do nylon 6 e do nylon 6,6.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Cyclohexane?
The balanced equation is: C₆H₁₂ + 9O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Cyclohexane?
Combustion of Cyclohexane is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Cyclohexane exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Cyclohexane is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3920.0 kJ/mol.