Combustion of Phenol

2C₆H₅OH + 14O₂ → 12CO₂ + 6H₂O

Visão geral

Phenol burns in air with a very sooty flame due to its aromatic ring structure and high carbon content. Complete combustion requires excess oxygen. Phenol is corrosive to skin and tissues, and its combustion products in fires can include toxic phenolic compounds.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Phenol C₆H₅OH	2	(s)
Reagente	Oxygen O	14	(g)
Produto	Water H₂O	6	(l)
Produto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Phenol was the first antiseptic used in surgery by Joseph Lister in 1867, revolutionizing surgical practice and saving countless lives.

Importância industrial

São produzidas anualmente mais de 12 milhões de toneladas de fenol para fabrico de bisfenol A (resinas de policarbonato e epóxi), resinas fenólicas e caprolactama (nylon 6).

Propriedades

Tipo: Combustion
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -6108,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Phenol?

The balanced equation is: 2C₆H₅OH + 14O₂ → 12CO₂ + 6H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Phenol?

Combustion of Phenol is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Phenol exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Phenol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -6108.0 kJ/mol.