A balanced chemical equation used to prepare ammonium carbonate, (NH₄) ₂CO₃,is:
Which choice of reactant quantities shown below would result in the greatest amount of ammonium carbonate being formed?

Question

A balanced chemical equation used to prepare ammonium carbonate, (NH₄) ₂CO₃,is:

A balanced chemical equation used to prepare ammonium carbonate, (NH<sub>4</sub>) <sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3 </sub>,is: Which choice of reactant quantities shown below would result in the greatest amount of ammonium carbonate being formed? A) React 2 moles NH<sub>3</sub> ,1 mole CO<sub>2</sub> ,and 1 mole H<sub>2</sub>O B) React 2 moles NH<sub>3</sub> ,8 moles CO<sub>2</sub> ,and 8 moles H<sub>2</sub>O C) React 4 moles NH<sub>3</sub> ,1 mole CO<sub>2</sub> ,and 2 moles H<sub>2</sub>O D) React 4 moles NH<sub>3</sub> ,2 moles CO<sub>2</sub> ,and 2 moles H<sub>2</sub>O E) none of the above

Which choice of reactant quantities shown below would result in the greatest amount of ammonium carbonate being formed?

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According to the balanced chemical equation, the ratio of NH₃ and CO₂ to H₂O is 2:1. Option D has the correct mole ratios of all reactants and the highest total number of moles, indicating that it will lead to the highest yield of ammonium carbonate. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

A Balanced Chemical Equation Used to Prepare Ammonium Carbonate, (NH4)2CO3

A Balanced Chemical Equation Used to Prepare Ammonium Carbonate, (NH₄)₂CO₃