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What is the limiting reactant when 19.9 g CuO react with 2.02 g H2?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

use the equation

moles = mass/mr

=19.9/79.5

=0.250moles of CuO

then do the same for

H = 2.02/1

=2.02

so CuO is the limiting reagent because there is less amount of it.

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