Per NCERT, what is the LIMITING REAGENT in a chemical reaction?
AAlways water
BThe reactant that gets COMPLETELY CONSUMED first — limits the amount of product formed
CThe reactant in greatest excess
DAlways the heaviest reactant
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The reactant that gets COMPLETELY CONSUMED first — limits the amount of product formed
Per NCERT §1.10.1, limiting reagent = first consumed, limits product yield.
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