Chemistry-Limiting Reagent

NEET Chemistry Limiting Reagent MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

In a reaction between nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas to produce ammonia, which of the following statements about the limiting reagent is correct?

A

Dihydrogen is the limiting reagent if there is insufficient hydrogen compared to nitrogen.

B

Ammonia production is limited by the amount of nitrogen available in the reaction.

C

The limiting reagent can always be the one present in the smallest quantity by mass.

D

The limiting reagent is the reactant that produces the maximum amount of product.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the provided context, if the available amount of hydrogen is less than required for the nitrogen, then hydrogen is the limiting reagent, which restricts ammonia production.

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