Answer:
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Explanation:
The equation of the reaction;
KHSO4(aq) + KOH(aq) -------> K2SO4(aq) + H2O(l)
Number of moles of KHSO4 = 49.6 g/136.169 g/mol = 0.36 moles
Since the reaction is in a mole ratio of 1:1, 0.36 moles of K2SO4 is produced.
Number of moles of KOH = 25.3 g/56.1056 g/mol = 0.45 moles
Since the reaction is 1:1, 0.45 moles of K2SO4 is produced
Hence K2SO4 is the limiting reactant.
Mass of K2SO4 formed = 0.36 moles of K2SO4 * 174.26 g/mol = 62.7 g
So;
1 mole of KHSO4 reacts with 1 mole of KOH
0.36 moles of KHSO4 reacts with 0.36 * 1/1 = 0.36 moles of KOH
Amount of excess KOH = 0.45 moles - 0.36 moles = 0.09 moles
Mass of excess KOH = 0.09 moles * 56.1056 g/mol = 5 g of excess KOH
