Question

Which reactant is the reactant that reacts completely but limits further progress of the reaction?

Answer 1

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• The limiting reagent  is the reactant that reacts completely but limits further progress of the reaction.
• The amount of product formed is limited by this reagent, since the reaction cannot continue without it.

Answer 2

Answer:

The limiting reagent (or limiting reactant or limiting agent) 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.