Question

In a reaction A + B₂ → AB₂ Identify the limiting reagent, if any in the following reaction mixtures

(i) 300 atoms of A + 200 molecules of B

(ii) 2 mol. A + 3 mol. of B

(iii) 100 atoms of A + 100 molecules of B

(iv) 5 mol. A + 2.5 mol. B

(v) 2.5 mol. A + 5 mol. B

Answer 1

(i) Limiting reagent is B

(ii) Limiting reagent is A

(iii) There is no stoichiometric mixture

(iv) Limiting reagent is B

(v) Limiting reagent is A