Question

Explain about limiting reagent? With example?

Answer 1

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●Limiting reagent:-It is defined as a substance ,that completely get consumed when the chemical reaction is complete.

And the product formed ,is limited by this reagent ,and reaction is not possible without limiting reagent.

FOR EXAMPLE:-

C+O------>CO
1 mol +1mol------->1 mol

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Answer 2

Answer:

The reactant which reacts completely in the reaction is called limiting reactant. For example :-

2H2 + O2 ------> 2H2O

4g. 32g. 36g

3g of H2 require O2 = 32÷4×3= 24g

Thus, O2 is present in excess . Hence , H2 is the limiting reactant .