Combustion of Ethane

2C2H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O

Visão geral

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.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Ethane C₂H₆ 2 (g)
Reagente Oxygen O 7 (g)
Produto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 4 (g)
Produto Water H₂O 6 (l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

O etano é sobretudo valioso como matéria-prima para a produção de etileno por craqueamento a vapor, em vez de como combustível. O gás de xisto nos EUA aumentou enormemente a disponibilidade de etano.

Propriedades

Tipo
Combustion
Reversível
Não
Energia
Exotérmico
ΔH
-3120,0 kJ/mol

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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.