Question

Write a balanced equation to show the reaction of gaseous ethane,c2h6 with gaseous oxygen to form carbon monoxide gas,co, and water vapor

Answer 1

2C2H6 + 5O2 = 4co + 6h2o

Answer 2

Answer: The balanced chemical equation is written below.

Explanation:

Combustion reaction is defined as the chemical reaction in which a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen gas to produce carbon dioxide gas and water molecule.

If supply of oxygen gas is limited, it is known as incomplete combustion and carbon monoxide gas is also produced as a product.

The chemical equation for this reaction of ethene and oxygen gas follows:

$2C_2H_6+5O_2\rightarrow 4CO+6H_2O$

By Stoichiometry of the reaction:

2 moles of ethene gas reacts with 5 moles of oxygen gas to produce 4 moles of carbon monoxide gas and 6 moles of water vapor.

Hence, the balanced chemical equation is written above.