Combustion of Ethane

2C₂H₆ + 7O₂ → 4CO₂ + 6H₂O

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Ethane C₂H₆	2	(g)
Реагент	Oxygen O	7	(g)
Продукт	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	4	(g)
Продукт	Water H₂O	6	(l)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

Ethane is primarily valuable as a feedstock for ethylene production via steam cracking, rather than as a fuel. US shale gas has greatly increased ethane availability.

Свойства

Тип: Combustion
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -3120,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

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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.