The reaction of boron and chlorine can be expressed as the following chemical equation: 2 B + 3 Cl2 ==> 2 BCl3 If 47.2 grams of boron completely reacts with 121.2 grams of chlorine gas, then how many grams of the EXCESS REACTANT will be leftover?

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The reaction of boron and chlorine can be expressed as the following chemical equation:

2 B + 3 Cl2 ==> 2 BCl3

If 47.2 grams of boron completely reacts with 121.2 grams of chlorine gas, then how many grams of the EXCESS REACTANT will be leftover?

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