Combustion of Hexane

2C₆H₁₄ + 19O₂ → 12CO₂ + 14H₂O

Tổng quan

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.

Người tham gia

Vai trò	Chất	Hệ số	Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng	Hexane C₆H₁₄	2	(l)
Chất phản ứng	Oxygen O	19	(g)
Sản phẩm	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)
Sản phẩm	Water H₂O	14	(l)

Ví dụ thực tế

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.

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Hexane is extensively used in vegetable oil extraction, as a lab solvent, and in adhesive formulations. Occupational exposure limits are strictly regulated due to neurotoxicity.

Tính chất

Loại: Combustion
Thuận nghịch: Không
Năng lượng: Tỏa nhiệt
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.