For the reaction 2CH4(g) + 3O2(g) + 2NH3(g) 2HCN(g) + 6H2O(g) if you start with 5.0 g of each reactant, which substance is the limiting reactant?

What I did...

5g of 2CH4 x 1 mole of 2CH4/32.086 g 2CH4 x ___

I know it's not much but I didn't know what to do after that. Please help and explain in steps what you did. Thank you :)

Question

For the reaction 2CH4(g) + 3O2(g) + 2NH3(g) > 2HCN(g) + 6H2O(g)  if you start with 5.0 g of each reactant, which substance is the limiting reactant?

What I did...

5g of 2CH4 x 1 mole of 2CH4/32.086 g 2CH4 x ___

I know it's not much but I didn't know what to do after that. Please help and explain in steps what you did. Thank you :)

thomaster · Answer

It's better if you post these kinda questions in the chemistry group