Question

Using the following equation: 3H2SO4+ 2Fe -> Fe2(SO4)3+ 3H2

In an experiment , 15 moles of H2SO4 reacts with 13 moles of Fe. Which reactant is the limiting agent ?

Answer 1

H₂SO₄

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data:

Number of moles of H₂SO₄ = 15 mol

Number of moles of Fe = 13 mol

Which reactant is limiting reactant = ?

Solution:

Chemical equation:

3H₂SO₄ + 2Fe → Fe₂(SO₄)₃ + 3H₂

now we will compare the moles reactant with product.

H₂SO₄ : Fe₂(SO₄)₃

3 : 1

15 : 1/3×15 = 5

H₂SO₄ : H₂

3 : 3

15 : 15

Fe : Fe₂(SO₄)₃

2 : 1

13 : 1/2×13 = 6.5

Fe : H₂

2 : 3

13 : 3/2×13 = 19.5

Number of moles of product formed by H₂SO₄ are less thus it will act as limiting reactant.