Which reactant is the limiting reagent and which is in excess?
A
K2[PtCl4] and NH3 respectively
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B
NH3 and K2[PtCl4] respectively
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C
Both A and B
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is BK2[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)