Consider a Reaction in Which Two Reactants Make One Product

question 36

Multiple Choice

Consider a reaction in which two reactants make one product (for example, consider the unbalanced A + B → C) . You know the following:
2.0 mol A (with an excess of B) can make a maximum of 2.0 mol C
3.0 mol B (with an excess of A) can make a maximum of 4.0 mol C
If you react 2.0 mol A and 3.0 mol B, what is the maximum amount of C that can be produced?

• A) 5.0 mol
• B) 6.0 mol
• C) 2.0 mol
• D) 4.0 mol
• E) More information is needed.

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