Combustion of Ethylene

C₂H₄ + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 2H₂O

Обзор

Ethylene burns in air with a luminous flame to form carbon dioxide and water. While ethylene can be burned as fuel, it is far more valuable as a chemical feedstock. It is the world's most-produced organic chemical, primarily used for polyethylene plastic.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Ethylene C₂H₄	1	(g)
Реагент	Oxygen O	3	(g)
Продукт	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	2	(g)
Продукт	Water H₂O	2	(l)

Пример из жизни

Ethylene is produced naturally by ripening fruit, which is why placing a banana in a paper bag with unripe fruit hastens ripening.

Промышленное значение

Over 200 million tonnes of ethylene are produced annually, making it the highest-volume organic chemical. It is the monomer for polyethylene, the world's most common plastic.

Свойства

Тип: Combustion
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -1411,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Ethylene?

The balanced equation is: C₂H₄ + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 2H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Ethylene?

Combustion of Ethylene is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Ethylene exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Ethylene is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1411.0 kJ/mol.