Chapter 5, Problem 78RQ

Write balanced equations for the combustion of the hydrocarbons in Problem 5.76 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) ${\text{C}}_{\text{12}}{\text{H}}_{\text{26}}$

(a component of kerosene), (b) ${\text{C}}_{\text{18}}{\text{H}}_{\text{36}}$

(a component of diesel fuel), (c) ${\text{C}}_{\text{7}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}$

(toluene, a raw material in the production of the explosive TNT).