Chapter 8, Problem 11E

Consider the generic chemical reaction:

$\begin{array}{l}\\ \text{A}+2\text{B}\to \text{C}+\text{D}\end{array}$

Suppose you have 12 g of A and 24 g of B. Which statement is true?

a. A will definitely be the limiting reactant.

b. B will definitely be the limiting reactant.

c. A will be the limiting reactant if its molar mass is less than B.

d. A will be the limiting reactant if its molar mass is greater than B.