Ethanol reacts with oxygen at a temperature of 85∘C85^\circ\text{C}85∘C to form carbon dioxide and water.
The boiling points of ethanol and water are shown in the table below.
| Substance | Boiling point in ∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C |
|---|---|
| Ethanol | 78 |
| Water | 100 |
Use this information to add the missing state symbols to the equation for the reaction taking place.
C2H5OH(……… )+3O2(g)→2CO2(g)+3H2O(……… ) \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH}(\dots\dots\dots) + 3\text{O}_2(\text{g}) \rightarrow 2\text{CO}_2(\text{g}) + 3\text{H}_2\text{O}(\dots\dots\dots) C2H5OH(………)+3O2(g)→2CO2(g)+3H2O(………)