Chemistry-Limiting Reagent
NEET Chemistry Limiting Reagent Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): In a chemical reaction, the reactant which is completely consumed is called the limiting reagent. | Reason (R): The limiting reagent determines the maximum amount of product that can be formed in a reaction.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false, but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and reason are true as per the NCERT context. The limiting reagent is consumed first and limits the amount of product formed.
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