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Consider the following generic chemical equation
2A + 4B ¨ 3C
What is the limiting reactant when 3 moles of A and 4 moles of B are allowed to react?
2A + 4B ¨ 3C
What is the limiting reactant when 3 moles of A and 4 moles of B are allowed to react?
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Answered by
DrBob222
3 moles A x (3 moles C/2 moles A) = 4.5 moles C.
4 moles B x (3 moles C/4 moles B) = 3 moles C.
Both answers can't be correct; the correct one in limiting reagent problems is ALWAYS the smaller value.
4 moles B x (3 moles C/4 moles B) = 3 moles C.
Both answers can't be correct; the correct one in limiting reagent problems is ALWAYS the smaller value.
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