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nemooo
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Organic substance combustion reaction

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Hi, I have a question that's probably quite basic. What would be a combustion reaction for C6H8N2 ?

C6H8N2 + O2 = H2O + CO2 + ..... ? which nitrogen product and how to be sure about it?

Also, could you clarify one thing - everywhere I read about this substance I find out it is a liquid, while during the laboratory experiment I got it in a powder form, could somebody explain how this substance work?

The most important part is the combustion reaction though and why it is like this, so I will be very very grateful.
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Post by Gurongax »

C6H8N2 + 10O2 = 6CO2 +4H2O + 2NO2 :D
Dont know about the powder though, i would recommend a solution with 85% destilated water, but honestly i have no clue.... Just a suggestion, dont do it if you havent confronted someone else with it :)
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Sorry, Gurongax, you are not correct. Normal burning of organic compounds with nitrogen always leads to nitrogen N2 as a product

C6H8N2 + O2 = H2O + CO2 + N2

Only at higher temperatures or special conditions formation of NO and NO2 possible as a side reaction. Usually it is an environmental concern for incinerators.

C6H8N2 may have variuos isomers. Google https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=c ... 8#q=C6H8N2

Some of them are solids, for example all three isomers of Phenylenediamine
Remember safety first! Check MSDS and consult with professionals before performing risky experiments.
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