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Why is the theoretical yield of a reaction determined only by the amount of the limiting reactant?
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In a chemical reaction, reactants combine in specific stoichiometric ratios to form products. This means that for a reaction to occur, the reactants must be present in the correct proportions according to their balanced chemical equation. Show more…
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