Combustion of Glycerol
2C3H8O3 + 7O2 → 6CO2 + 8H2O
Обзор
Glycerol (glycerin) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. As a byproduct of biodiesel production, excess glycerol is sometimes burned for energy recovery. Glycerol can also be used as a feedstock for bio-based chemicals.
Участники
| Роль | Вещество | Коэффициент | Состояние |
|---|---|---|---|
| Реагент | Glycerol C₃H₈O₃ | 2 | (l) |
| Реагент | Oxygen O | 7 | (g) |
| Продукт | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 6 | (g) |
| Продукт | Water H₂O | 8 | (l) |
Пример из жизни
Glycerol is the sweet-tasting compound in moisturizers, soap, and food products. It is produced as a byproduct when making soap from fats.
Промышленное значение
Biodiesel production generates about 10% glycerol by weight, creating a glycerol surplus. Finding uses for this glycerol is an active area of green chemistry research.
Свойства
- Тип
- Combustion
- Обратимая
- Нет
- Энергия
- Экзотермическая
- ΔH
- -3432,0 kJ/mol
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Combustion of Glycerol?
The balanced equation is: 2C₃H₈O₃ + 7O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Glycerol?
Combustion of Glycerol is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Glycerol exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Glycerol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3432.0 kJ/mol.