Combustion of Hexane

2C₆H₁₄ + 19O₂ → 12CO₂ + 14H₂O

Visão geral

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.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Hexane C₆H₁₄	2	(l)
Reagente	Oxygen O	19	(g)
Produto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)
Produto	Water H₂O	14	(l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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.

Importância industrial

O hexano é extensivamente utilizado na extração de óleos vegetais, como solvente laboratorial e em formulações adesivas. Os limites de exposição ocupacional são estritamente regulados devido à neurotoxicidade.

Propriedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -8386,0 kJ/mol

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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.