When reacting 5 mol H2 with 3 mol O2, what is the limiting reactant and how many moles of water are formed? [2H2 +O2 = 2H20] A. H2 is limiting, 2 moles H2O are formed B. H2 is limiting, 5 moles H2O are formed C. O2 is limiting, 2 moles H2O are formed D. O2 is limiting, 6 moles H2O are formed

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When reacting 5 mol H2 with 3 mol O2, what is the limiting reactant and how many moles of water are formed? [2H2 +O2 = 2H20]
A. H2 is limiting, 2 moles H2O are formed
B. H2 is limiting, 5 moles H2O are formed
C. O2 is limiting, 2 moles H2O are formed
D. O2 is limiting, 6 moles H2O are formed

 

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