The limiting reactant in a reaction
A)is the reactant for which there is the least amount in grams
B)is the reactant which has the lowest coefficient in a balanced equation
C)is the reactant for which there is the most amount in grams
D)is the reactant for which there is the fewest number of moles
E)none of the above

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The limiting reactant is the one that will be completely consumed first, limiting the amount of product formed. It is determined by the stoichiometry of the reaction, not just by the mass or moles of the reactants.

The Limiting Reactant in a Reaction