Problem: Consider the reaction between HCl and O2: 4HCl (g) + O2 (g) → 2H2O (l) + 2Cl2 (g) When 63.1 g of HCl are allowed to react with 17.2 g of O2, 56.5 g of Cl2 are collected. Part ADetermine the limiting reactant for the reaction. Express your answer as a chemical formula. Part BDetermine the theoretical yield of Cl2 for the reaction.
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Consider the reaction between HCl and O2:
4HCl (g) + O2 (g) → 2H2O (l) + 2Cl2 (g)
When 63.1 g of HCl are allowed to react with 17.2 g of O2, 56.5 g of Cl2 are collected.
Part A
Determine the limiting reactant for the reaction.
Express your answer as a chemical formula.
Part B
Determine the theoretical yield of Cl2 for the reaction.
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