Consider the following generic chemical equation : 2A + 5B ---> C + 3D If you react 4 units of A with 1o units of B , which statement is TRUE ? A) Substance A will be the limiting reactant B) substance B will be the limiting reactant c) There is just enough A and B so that everything reacts completely D) substance C cannot be formed from this reaction

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Consider the following generic chemical equation : 2A + 5B ---> C + 3D

If you react 4 units of A with 1o units of B , which statement is TRUE ?

A) Substance A will be the limiting reactant 

B) substance B will be the limiting reactant 

c) There is just enough A and B so that everything reacts completely

D) substance C cannot be formed from this reaction 

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