Consider the following generic chemical equation: 2W + 3X → 3Y + Z When 5 units of W and 6 units of X are allowed to react,the limiting reactant would be:

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When 5 units of W and 6 units of X are allowed to react, the mole ratio of W to X is 5/2 : 6/3, which simplifies to 5/2 : 2. The stoichiometric mole ratio of W to X is 2 : 3. Since the mole ratio of W to X in the reaction is less than the stoichiometric mole ratio, X is the limiting reactant.

Consider the Following Generic Chemical Equation: 2W + 3X →