2 C3H7OH (aq) + 9 O2 (g) → 6 CO2 (g) + 8 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
6 C-II - 36 e- → 6 CIV (oxidation)
18 O0 + 36 e- → 18 O-II (reduction)
C3H7OH is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- C3H7OH – Propan-1-ol
- Other names: 1-Propanol , N , -Propyl alcohol|n-Propanol|n-PrOH|Ethylcarbinol|1-Hydroxypropane|Propionic alcohol|Propionyl alcohol|Propionylol|Propyl alcohol|Propylic alcohol|Propylol}}
- Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Clear colourless liquid with characteristic odour ; Colorless liquid with a mild, alcohol-like odor.
- O2
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