The Following Diagrams Represent the Reaction of A₂ (Shaded Spheres)with

question 30

Multiple Choice

The following diagrams represent the reaction of A₂ (shaded spheres) with B₂ (unshaded spheres) .Identify the limiting reactant and write a balanced equation for the reaction.

• A)A₂ is the limiting reactant;A + 4 B → AB₄.
• B)A₂ is the limiting reactant;A₂ + 4 B₂ → 2 AB₄.
• C)B₂ is the limiting reactant;A + 4 B → AB₄.
• D)B₂ is the limiting reactant;A₂ + 4 B₂ → 2 AB_4.

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