What is the limiting reactant for the following reaction given we have 2.6 moles of HCl and
Of Ca(OH) ₂?
Reaction: 2HCl + Ca(OH) ₂→ 2H₂O+ CaCl₂

Question

What is the limiting reactant for the following reaction given we have 2.6 moles of HCl and Of Ca(OH)₂? Reaction: 2HCl + Ca(OH)₂→ 2H₂O+ CaCl₂

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To determine the limiting reactant, we need to compare the moles of each reactant with their stoichiometric coefficients. From the balanced equation, we see that 2 moles of HCl react with 1 mole of Ca(OH)₂, so we need 2.6/2 = 1.3 moles of Ca(OH)₂ to react with all of the HCl. However, we only have 0.005 moles of Ca(OH)₂, which is less than the required amount. Therefore, Ca(OH)₂ is the limiting reactant, and HCl is in excess.

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