Question

Write a balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol and paraffin wax(C25H52). This information will be needed for the experiment. Transfer the answer to the data sheets also. (10 pts)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Methanol:

CH3OH + O2 ---> CO2 + 2H2O

2. Ethanol:

C2H5OH + 3O2 ----> 2CO2 + 3H2O

3. Propanol:

2C3H7OH + 9O2 ------> 6CO2 + 8H2O

4. Butanol

C4H9OH + 6O2 -------> 4CO2 + 5H2O

5. Paraffin Wax:

C25H52 + 38O2 ----> 25CO2 + 26H2O