Which Reactant Is the Limiting Reagent If 6 Mol of H₂

question 237

Multiple Choice

Which reactant is the limiting reagent if 6 mol of H₂ and 4 mol of O₂ are used? 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O

• A) O₂
• B) H₂
• C) neither H₂ nor O₂
• D) both H₂ and O₂

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