Which Substance Is the Limiting Reactant When 2

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which substance is the limiting reactant when 2.0 g of sulfur reacts with 3.0 g of oxygen and 4.0 g of sodium hydroxide according to the following chemical equation?
2 S(s) + 3 O₂(g) + 4 NaOH(aq) → 2 Na₂SO₄(aq) + 2 H₂O(l)

• A)S(s)
• B)O₂(g)
• C)NaOH(aq)
• D)None of these substances is the limiting reactant.

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