Question

How do you write a balanced equation for the combustion ofbenzene?

Answer 1

Answer: The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of benzene is:

$2C_6H_6+15O_2\rightarrow 12CO_2+6H_2O$

Explanation:

Combustion reactions : It is defined as the reactions in which a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen gas to produce carbon dioxide and water as a product.

Balanced chemical reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which the number of atoms of individual elements present on reactant side must be equal to the product side.

The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of benzene will be:

$2C_6H_6+15O_2\rightarrow 12CO_2+6H_2O$

By Stoichiometry of the reaction we can say that,

2 mole of benzene reacts with 15 moles of oxygen gas to produce 12 moles of carbon dioxide and 6 moles of water molecule.