Question

Find the limiting reagent if 0.25 moles of Co2 react with 0.1 moles of KO2​

Answer 1

KO₂ is limiting reactant

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the balanced reaction:

2CO₂ + 4KO₂ → 2K₂CO₃ + 3O₂

2 moles of CO₂ react with 4 moles of KO₂.

Thus, for a complete reacction of 0.25 moles of CO₂ are required:

0.25 moles * (4moles KO₂ / 2moles CO₂) = 0.5 moles of KO₂

As there are just 0.1 moles:

KO₂ is limiting reactant