Chapter 5, Problem 77RQ

Write balanced equations for the combustion of the hydrocarbons in Problem 5.75 in (a) a slightly limited supply of oxygen and (b) a very limited supply of oxygen.

Write balanced chemical equations for the complete combustion (in the presence of excess oxygen) of the following: (a) ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}$

(benzene, an important industrial chemical and solvent), (b) ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}$

(butane, a fuel used in cigarette

lighters), (c) ${\text{C}}_{\text{21}}{\text{H}}_{\text{44}}$

(a component of paraffin wax used in

candles).