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 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

Asked by Abhisek | 1 year ago |  73

Solution :-

Limiting reagent:

It determines the extent of a reaction. It is the first to get consumed during a reaction, thus causes the reaction to stop and limiting the amt. of products formed.

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

1 atom of A reacts with 1 molecule of B. Similarly, 200 atoms of A reacts with 200 molecules of B, so 100 atoms of A are unused. Hence, B is the limiting agent.

(ii) 2 mol A + 3 mol B

1 mole of A reacts with 1 mole of B. Similarly, 2 moles of A reacts with 2 moles of B, so 1 mole of B is unused. Hence, A is the limiting agent.

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

1 atom of A reacts with 1 molecule of Y. Similarly, 100 atoms of A reacts with 100 molecules of Y. Hence, it is a stoichiometric mixture where there is no limiting agent.

(iv) 5 mol A + 2.5 mol B

1 mole of A reacts with 1 mole of B. Similarly 2.5 moles of A reacts with 2 moles of B, so 2.5 moles of A is unused. Hence, B is the limiting agent.

(v) 2.5 mol A + 5 mol B

1 mole of A reacts with 1 mole of B. Similarly, 2.5 moles of A reacts with 2.5 moles of B, so 2.5 moles of B is unused. Hence, A is the limiting agent.

Answered by Pragya Singh | 1 year ago

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