Chapter 8, Problem 8.48QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The limiting reactant and the number of moles of given product $\left({\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Limiting reactants: In a chemical reaction, excess of one reactant is frequently used to ensure that the more costly or more important reactant converted into fully the desired product.  These more costly reactants limit the desired product amount so these reactants are said to be as limiting reactants.