The limiting reactant is completely used up first and determines the maximum amount of product formed.
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In the reaction N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃, a mixture of 2 moles of N₂ and 3 moles of H₂ is allowed to react. The limiting reactant in this mixture is
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In the reaction 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O, a mixture of 4 g of H₂ and 32 g of O₂ is ignited. The reactant present in excess is