Combustion of Benzene

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$$\text{C}_6\text{H}_6 + \frac{15}{2}\text{O}_2 \to 6\text{CO}_2 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O}$$

Concept: Benzene burns with a highly luminous, sooty flame due to its extremely high carbon percentage ($$\text{C : H} = 1 : 1$$).

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