Answer : The balanced equation for the complete combustion of cyclopentane will be :
[tex]2C_5H_{10}+15O_2\rightarrow 10CO_2+10H_2O[/tex]
Explanation :
As we know that the hydrocarbons can undergo complete or incomplete combustion that depends on the amount of oxygen available.
Complete combustion : It takes place when there is a good supply of oxygen. In this, hydrocarbon react with the oxygen to give carbon dioxide and water as a product.
The general reaction will be :
[tex]\text{Hydrocarbon}+O_2\rightarrow CO_2+H_2O[/tex]
Incomplete combustion : It takes place when there is a poor supply of oxygen. In this, hydrocarbon react with the oxygen to give carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water as a product.
The general reaction will be :
[tex]\text{Hydrocarbon}+O_2\text{(limited)}\rightarrow CO+CO_2+H_2O[/tex]
As per question, the complete combustion of cyclopentane react with oxygen to gives carbon dioxide and water as a product.
Therefore, the balanced chemical reaction will be :
[tex]2C_5H_{10}+15O_2\rightarrow 10CO_2+10H_2O[/tex]
