Question

If 6 moles of A and 2 moles of B are reacted, what is the maximum number of moles of C that can be formed

Answer 1

The question is incomplete, here is the complete question:

Suppose the reaction is:

`A+2B\rightarrow C`

If 6 moles of A and 2 moles of B are reacted, what is the maximum number of moles of C that can be formed

Answer: The maximum amount of C produced will be 1 mole

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given:

Moles of A = 6 moles

Moles of B = 2 moles

For the given chemical reaction:

`A+2B\rightarrow C`

By Stoichiometry of the reaction:

2 moles of B reacts with 1 mole of A

So, 2 moles of B will react with =
`(1)/(2)* 2=1` mole of A

As, As, given amount of A is more than the required amount. So, it is considered as an excess reagent.

Thus, B is considered as a limiting reagent because it limits the formation of product.

By Stoichiometry of the reaction:

2 moles of B produces 1 mole of C

So, 2 moles of given B will produce
`=(1)/(2)* 2=1mol` of C

Hence, the maximum amount of C produced will be 1 mole