- Definition of C2H6
C2H6, also known as Ethane, is a type of hydrocarbon belonging to the alkane group.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Ethane
1.1.2 English name: Ethane
1.2. Atomic mass: Ethane has a total atomic mass of 30.
1.3. Molar mass: The molar mass of ethane is 30.07 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Each ethane molecule comprises two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: as an alkane, ethane does not form ions.
- Properties: C2H6
2.1 Physical properties of C2H6
State: Gas
Color: Colorless
Odor: Odorless
pH: Not applicable as this is a gas.
2.2 Chemical properties of C2H6: Ethane burns in air to produce water and CO2. It can also react with halogens.
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Common chemical equations of C2H6
Reaction with O2: C2H6 + 7/2O2 -> 2CO2 + 3H2O
Reaction with Cl2: C2H6 + Cl2 -> C2H5Cl + HCl -
Preparation of C2H6
4.1 Laboratory preparation of C2H6: Ethane can be prepared by splitting between ethylene molecules using high temperature and high pressure hydrogen.
4.2 Industrial preparation of C2H6: In industry, ethane is usually produced from natural gas by separating methane and ethane from other components.