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Published on: August 14, 2026
In a reaction container, 100 g of hydrogen and 100 g of 
are mixed for the formation of HCl gas. What is the limiting reagent and how much HCl is formed in the reaction?
A
is limiting reagent and 
g of HCl are formed.
B
is limiting reagent and 
of HCl are formed.
C
is limiting reagent and 142 g of HCl are formed.
D
is limiting reagent and 73 g of HCl are formed.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
2g of 
reacts with 71 g of 
100 g of 
will react with 
g of
Hence, 
is the limiting reagent.
71 g of 
produces 73 g of HCl.
100 g of 
will produce 
g of HCl
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