Chemistry NMDCAT MCQs Limiting and Excess Reactants
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27. In the reaction 4Al + 3O₂ → 2Al₂O₃, a chemist mixes 5 moles of Al with 4 moles of O₂. The limiting reactant is

A. Aluminium
B. Oxygen
C. Both are stoichiometric
D. Aluminium oxide

📝 Explanation

5 mol Al requires 3.75 mol O₂. Since 4 mol O₂ are available, oxygen is in excess. Aluminium is limiting.

📖 Additional Information

  • Aluminium
  • Oxygen
  • Both are stoichiometric
  • Aluminium oxide

5 mol Al requires 3.75 mol O₂. Since 4 mol O₂ are available, oxygen is in excess. Aluminium is limiting.

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