What is the balanced chemical equation for the oxidation of ethane?

Answer 1

Other names Ethylene (compressed) Ethene (compressed) Molecular formula There is a double covalent bond between the two carbon atoms and a single covalent bond between the hydrogen molecule and the carbon molecule. The chemical formula is C2H4. Physical properties Relative Vapour Density: 0.980 Flash Point: -135.0°C Percent Volatile by volume: 100 Boiling point: -104°C Explosive Limits: 2.7 mol%-36 mol% Automatic Ignition Temperature: 543°C in air at atmospheric pressure. Colourless compressed gas with sweet odour. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents. End uses Ethylene is the major raw material used for the manufacture of polythene, ethylene oxide and its range of derivatives. Ethylene is also used for the manufacture of polyester fibre and film, vinyl acetate and a range of alcohols and solvents.

Answer 2

CHCH + 5/2 O2 --> 2CO2 + H2O

also 2 CHCH + 5 O2 --> 4 CO2 + 2 H2O both equations are correct.

For simplicity's sake, they choose to write simply CHCH, however in an actual balanced equation only whole numbers are used, so we get the lower equation.

Remember this reaction only occurs in abundant oxygen supply.

Answer 3

Ethylene does not have a chemical equation, it has a chemical formula. Ethylene's chemical formula is C2H4.

Answer 4

Combustion of ethene =

ethene + oxygen ----> carbon dioxide + water

Balance Equation=

C2H4 + 3O2 ---> 2CO2 + 2H2O

Answer 5

2(c2h6)+7(o2)-->6(h2o)+4(co2) is the balanced chemical equation for the oxidation of ethane to water and carbon dioxide.

Answer 6

This chemical reaction is:

2 C2H6 + 7 O2 → 4 CO2 + 6 H2O

Answer 7

Ethylene or ethane has the formula C2H4.