Assertion :The reactant which is present in larger amount limits the amount of product formed is called limiting reagent. Reason: Amount of product formed does not depend upon the amount of reactants taken.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is D Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
The limiting reagent in a chemical reaction is the substance that is totally consumed when the chemical reaction is complete. The amount of product formed is limited by this reagent, since the reaction cannot continue without it.
The reactant which is present in a lesser amount and limits the amount of product formation is called limiting reagent.
Thus the amount of product formation depends upon the number of reactants taken.