A limiting reactant is the one, which:
Correct answer: C. Gives the minimum amount of the product which is required
- A. Is taken in lesser quantity in grams as compared to the other reactant
- B. Is taken in lesser quantity in volume as compared to the other reactant
- C. Gives the minimum amount of the product which is required
- D. Gives equal amounts of the reactants and products
Explanation
The limiting reactant (or limiting reagent) is the reactant that gets consumed first in a chemical reaction and therefore limits how much product can be formed.
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