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3 g of H2 reacts with 29 g of O2 to yield water. Which is the limiting reactant? (A) H2 (B) O2 (C) H2O (D) none of there

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Correct option: (A) H2 

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

Ratio of mole of reactant, H2 : O2\(\cfrac{2}{1}\) = 2

Actual amount 3 g of H2 and 29 g of O2.

\(\cfrac{3}{2}\) = 1.5 mol of H2 and \(\cfrac{29}{32}\) = 0.91 mol of O2.

Ratio of actual moles of H2 : O2\(\cfrac{1.5}{0.91}\) = 1.66

Theoretical ratio of moles of H2 : O2 = 2 Actual ratio of moles of H2 : O2 = 1.66 Hence, H2 is limiting reactant and O2 is excess reactant.



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