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Which reactant is the limiting reagent and which is in excess?

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K2[PtCl4] and NH3 respectively
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NH3 and K2[PtCl4] respectively
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Both A and B
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B K2[PtCl4] and NH3 respectively
Molecular weight of K2[PtCl4]=2×39+195+4×35.5=415 g/mol
Molecular weight of NH3=17 g/mol
Moles of K2[PtCl4]=83.0415=0.2 mol (limiting reagent)
Moles of NH3=8317=4.88 mol (excess)

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