Question

Write chemical equations for combustion reaction of the following hydrocarbons:
(i) Butane
(ii) Pentene
(iii) Hexyne
(iv) Toluene

Answer 1

Correct Answer - (a) `C_(4)H_(10)(g)+13//2O_(2)(g)overset(/_)rarr4CO_(2)(g)+5H_(2)O(g)`
(b) `C_(5)H_(10)(g)+15//2O_(2)(g)overset(/_)rarr5Co_(2)(g)+5H_(2)O(g)`
(c ) `C_(6)H_(10)(g)+17//2O_(2)(g)overset(/_)6CO_(2)(g)+4H_(2)O(g)`
(d) `C_(7)H_(8)(g)+9O_(2)(g)overset(/_)rarr7CO_(2)(g)+4H_(2)O(g)`
Combustion can be defined as a reaction of a compound with oxygen.