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what is the maximum number of moles of calcium sulfate that can be theoretically produced when 2.58 moles CA Oh 2

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What is the maximum number of moles of calcium sulfate that can be theoretically produced when 2.58 moles calcium hydroxide react with excess of sulfuric acid.

Answer : The maximum number of moles of calcium sulfate produced will be, 2.58 moles.

Explanation : Given,

Moles of calcium hydroxide = 2.58 moles

The balanced chemical reaction will be:


Ca(OH)_2+H_2SO_4\rightarrow CaSO_4+2H_2O

Now we have to determine the moles of calcium sulfate.

From the balanced chemical reaction we conclude that,

As, 1 mole of calcium hydroxide react to given 1 mole of calcium sulfate

So, 2.58 mole of calcium hydroxide react to given 2.58 mole of calcium sulfate

Thus, the maximum number of moles of calcium sulfate produced will be, 2.58 moles.

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