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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Limiting reagent MCQ

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Limiting reagentMediumQuestion 20027

Question

In 2H2+O2→2H2O2H_2 + O_2 \to 2H_2O, if 1 mol H2H_2 reacts with 1 mol O2O_2, the limiting reagent is:

  1. A
    H2H_2
    Correct
  2. B
    O2O_2
  3. C
    Both equal
  4. D
    Cannot be decided

Correct answer

H2H_2

Explanation

1 mol H2H_2 needs only 0.5 mol O2O_2, so hydrogen gets consumed first.

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