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Ch.11 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons
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Capitolo 11, Problema 21b

Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of each of the following compounds:
b. cyclopropane

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Step 1: Understand the concept of combustion. Combustion is a chemical reaction where a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen (O₂) to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O). This is a complete combustion reaction.
Step 2: Write the molecular formula for cyclopropane. Cyclopropane is a cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C₃H₆.
Step 3: Write the unbalanced chemical equation for the combustion of cyclopropane. The general form is: C₃H₆ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O.
Step 4: Balance the carbon atoms first. Since there are 3 carbon atoms in cyclopropane, you will need 3 CO₂ molecules on the product side: C₃H₆ + O₂ → 3CO₂ + H₂O.
Step 5: Balance the hydrogen atoms next. Cyclopropane has 6 hydrogen atoms, so you will need 3 H₂O molecules on the product side. Finally, balance the oxygen atoms by ensuring the number of O₂ molecules on the reactant side matches the total oxygen atoms in CO₂ and H₂O. Verify the equation is balanced.

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Combustion Reaction

A combustion reaction is a chemical process in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light. In organic compounds, this typically results in the formation of carbon dioxide and water. Complete combustion occurs when there is sufficient oxygen, leading to the full oxidation of the fuel.
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Balanced Chemical Equation

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Cyclopropane

Cyclopropane is a three-carbon cyclic alkane with the molecular formula C3H6. It is a flammable gas at room temperature and is used as a fuel and in organic synthesis. Understanding its structure and reactivity is essential for writing its combustion equation, as it determines the products formed during the reaction.