Question

The limiting reactant determines what the actual yield is. (T/F)

Answer 1

Answer:

True

Explanation:

Limiting reactant - the reactant which get completely consumed in a chemical reaction , is known as the limiting reactant .

As, the concentration of limiting reactant after the completion of the reaction will be zero , hence, it is used to determine the concentration of other reactants .

For example,

for a general reaction -

A + B ---> 3C

Assuming B to be the limiting reactant ,

hence, the concentration of C and A can be determined as -

1 mol of B can give 3 mol of C and 1 mol of A is used for the reaction.