Answer:
KBr is limiting reactant.
Explanation:
Given data:
Mass of KBr =4g
Mass of Cl₂ = 6 g
Limiting reactant = ?
Solution:
Chemical equation:
2KBr + Cl₂ → 2KCl + Br₂
Number of moles of KBr:
Number of moles = mass/molar mass
Number of moles = 4 g/ 119 gmol
Number of moles = 0.03 mol
Number of moles of Cl₂:
Number of moles = mass/molar mass
Number of moles = 6 g/ 70 gmol
Number of moles = 0.09 mol
Now we will compare the moles of reactant with product.
KBr : KCl
2 : 2
0.03 : 0.03
KBr : Br₂
2 : 1
0.03 : 1/2×0.03= 0.015
Cl₂ : KCl
1 : 2
0.09 : 2/1×0.09 = 0.18
Cl₂ : Br₂
1 : 1
0.09 : 0.09
Less number of moles of product are formed by the KBr thus it will act as limiting reactant while Cl₂ is present in excess.
