Combustion of benzene and uses

Combustion of benzene

Benzene and its homologues are highly inflammable liquids and burn with a sooty flame.

2C₆H₆ + 15O₂ 12CO₂ + 6H₂O

Uses of benzene

• As an industrial solvent for fats and oils, rubber, resins etc.

• As a starting material for dyes, drugs, perfumes and explosives and polymers

• For dry-cleaning of woollen clothes.

• As a motor fuel along with petrol, under the name benzol.