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

question 40

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 + 3 B → AB₃.
• B)A₂ is the limiting reactant;A₂ + 3 B₂ → 2 AB₃.
• C)B₂ is the limiting reactant;A + 3 B → AB₃.
• D)B₂ is the limiting reactant;A₂ + 3 B₂ → 2 AB_3.

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