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Question
In a reaction, \[\ce{A + B2 -> AB2}\]
Identify the limiting reagent, if any, in the following reaction mixture.
2 mol A + 3 mol B
Solution
A limiting reagent determines the extent of a reaction. It is the reactant which is the first to get consumed during a reaction, thereby causing the reaction to stop and limiting the amount of products formed.
According to the reaction, 1 mol of A reacts with 1 mol of B. Thus, 2 mol of A will react with only 2 mol of B. As a result, 1 mol of B will not be consumed. Hence, A is the limiting reagent.
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