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1.23    In a reaction
            A + B_2 \rightarrow AB_2
Identify the limiting reagent, if any, in the following reaction mixtures.

            (iv) 5 mol A + 2.5 mol B

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Here according to the reaction 1 atom of A reacts with 1 molecule of B.

Therefore, 2.5 moles of B molecules will react with only 2.5 moles of A atoms, thereby left with 2.5 moles of A unreacted.

Hence, B limiting reagent in this reaction.

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