What Is the Limiting Reagent When 27 $\rarr$ 2PI₃(s)

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Short Answer

What is the limiting reagent when 27.0 g of P and 68.0 g of I₂ react according to the following chemical equation?
2P(s)+ 3I₂(s) $\rarr$ 2PI₃(s)

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