Mole Concept and Some Basic Concepts of ChemistrymediumASSERTION REASON

**Assertion (A):** Limiting reagent is the reactant that is present in the minimum amount by mass. <Mole Concept and Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Chemistry Question

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**Assertion (A):** Limiting reagent is the reactant that is present in the minimum amount by mass. <br>**Reason (R):** It is the reactant that is completely consumed in the reaction.

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

The limiting reagent is determined by the stoichiometric ratio (moles/coefficient), not by absolute mass. A reactant could have a small mass but still be in excess if its molar mass is very low. Reason is true.

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