Chemistry

Stoichiometry

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The Problem

For the reaction 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O, a student has 4 mol H₂ and 3 mol O₂. They say "O₂ is the limiting reactant because we have fewer moles of it." Is this correct?

Write your initial reasoning below.
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