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Solution 71E Step-by-step solution Step 1 of 3 The limiting reactant (or limiting reactant) in a chemical reaction is the substance that is totally consumed when the chemical reaction is complete. The amount of product formed is limited by this reagent, since the reaction cannot continue without it. If one or more other reagents are present in excess of the quantities required to react with the limiting reagent, they are described as excess reagents or xcess reactants. The limiting reagent must be