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Combustion reaction of the alkaloid matemone C10H10NO3Br

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:21 pm

by Ying*2

Guys please help, in my course we got a ridiculous equation to balance for exam practice and it’s impossible

its here C₁₀H₁₀BrNO₃ = CO₂+HBr+NO₂+H₂O
Thank YOU

Re: Combustion reaction of the alkaloid matemone C10H10NO3Br

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:33 pm

by Ying*2

Sorry I see there should be O₂

Re: Combustion reaction of the alkaloid matemone C10H10NO3Br

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:40 pm

by ChenBeier

What a big deal

4 C₁₀H₁₀BrNO₃ + 47 O₂ => 40 CO₂+ 4 HBr+ 4 NO₂+ 18 H₂O