Which reactant controls the amount of product formed in a chemical reaction?
Everyday Science / Chemistry — Multiple-choice practice
- A. Excess Reactant
- B. Catalyst
- C. Limiting Reactant
- D. Intermediate Reactant
Correct answer
Limiting Reactant
Explanation
Explanation The limiting reactant (or limiting reagent) is the reactant that controls the amount of product formed in a chemical reaction Because it is the substance that is completely consumed first, thereby limiting the extent of the reaction.
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