Considering the overall reaction: 2 SO₂(g) + O₂ (g) = 2 SO3(g) If an equimolar mixture of SO2 and O2 is introduced in a chemical reactor, assuming the reaction is total, the limiting reagent is: a. SO3 b. There is no limiting reagent C. Both SO₂ and O₂ can be considered as limiting reagent d. SO2 e. 02

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Considering the overall reaction: 2 SO₂(g) + O₂ (g) = 2 SO3(g)
If an equimolar mixture of SO₂ and O₂ is introduced in a chemical reactor, assuming the reaction is total, the
limiting reagent is:
a. SO3
b.
There is no limiting reagent
C. Both SO₂ and O₂ can be considered as limiting reagent
d. SO2
e. 02
Transcribed Image Text:Considering the overall reaction: 2 SO₂(g) + O₂ (g) = 2 SO3(g) If an equimolar mixture of SO₂ and O₂ is introduced in a chemical reactor, assuming the reaction is total, the limiting reagent is: a. SO3 b. There is no limiting reagent C. Both SO₂ and O₂ can be considered as limiting reagent d. SO2 e. 02
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