C4H10O (aq) + 6 O2 (g) → 4 CO2 (g) + 5 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 C-II - 24 e- → 4 CIV (oxidation)
12 O0 + 24 e- → 12 O-II (reduction)
C4H10O is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- C4H10O – Ethoxyethane
- Other names: Diethyl ether , Diethyl ether; Dether; Ethyl ether; Ethyl oxide; 3-Oxapentane; Ethoxyethane; Diethyl oxide; Solvent ether; Sulfuric ether , Ether
- Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Very volatile colourless liquid with characteristic odour ; Colorless liquid with a pungent, sweetish odor. [Note: A gas above 94°F.]
- O2
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