What is C8H18+O2 --------> CO2=H2O?

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2006-06-06 02:44:27 · 4 answers · asked by b_riley07h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Two things:

#1 - wrong. The correct formula is 2 C8H18 + 25 O2 → 16 CO2 + 18 H2O

#2 - a combustion reaction

2006-06-06 03:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by Pascal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This is the main combustion reaction that occurs in your car engine. It also produces a lot of energy.

2006-06-06 12:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's the combustion of straight chain octane.

2006-06-06 11:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by niuchemist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

What is the question.??
That equal sign should be replaced by +

2006-06-06 09:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by santosh k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋