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Stoichiometry Limiting Reagent Calculator
Determine the limiting reagent and theoretical product yield from a simple A + B → C reaction.
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Theoretical yield
16.6667 g
Limiting reagent
2
Moles of A
0.25 mol
Moles of B
0.1667 mol
Formula and working
moles available ÷ stoichiometric coefficient = comparison ratio; smallest ratio limits
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Collect the inputs
Mass of reagent A = 10 g; Molar mass of A = 40 g/mol; Stoichiometric coefficient of A = 1; Mass of reagent B = 10 g; Molar mass of B = 60 g/mol; Stoichiometric coefficient of B = 1; Molar mass of product C = 100 g/mol; Stoichiometric coefficient of C = 1
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Apply the formula
moles available ÷ stoichiometric coefficient = comparison ratio; smallest ratio limits
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Result
Theoretical yield = 16.6667 g
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