Question

Write a balanced equation for the combustion of isooctane,C8 H16 a component of gasoline.

Answer 1

Answer: The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of isooctane is written below.

Explanation:

Combustion reactions are defined as the reactions in which a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen gas to produce carbon dioxide and water. Heat is released during these reactions.

A balanced chemical equation is defined as the equation in which total number of individual atoms on the reactant side is equal to the total number of individual atoms on product side.

The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of isooctane follows:

$C_8H_{16}+12O_2\rightarrow 8CO_2+8H_2O$

By Stoichiometry of the reaction:

1 mole of isooctane reacts with 12 moles of oxygen gas to produce 8 moles of carbon dioxide and 8 moles of water molecule.

Hence, the balanced chemical equation for the combustion of isooctane is written above.