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Consider the generic chemical equation:A + 3 B ? CWhat is
Chapter 8, Problem 44P(choose chapter or problem)
Consider the generic chemical equation:
A + 3 B ⟶ C
What is the limiting reactant when each of the initial quantities of A and B is allowed to react?
(a) 1 mol A; 4 mol B
(b) 2 mol A; 3 mol B
(c) 0.5 mol A; 1.6 mol B
(d) 24 mol A; 75 mol B
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QUESTION:
Consider the generic chemical equation:
A + 3 B ⟶ C
What is the limiting reactant when each of the initial quantities of A and B is allowed to react?
(a) 1 mol A; 4 mol B
(b) 2 mol A; 3 mol B
(c) 0.5 mol A; 1.6 mol B
(d) 24 mol A; 75 mol B
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
Chemical reaction given
The limiting reactant in a reaction is the reactant that produces the least amount of product. So we first calculate the amount of product (C) that can be produced from each reactant to determine the limiting reactant.