The balanced reaction is:
C3H8 + 5 O2(g) → 3 CO2(g) + 4 H2O(g)
From the diagram:
From the reaction:
Consider the mixture of propane, C3H8, and O2 shown below.
Which reactant is the limiting reactant?
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