2HCl + CaCO3 → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

If HCl is the limiting reactant in the reaction, which statement (s) are true?

The amount of CaCl2 produced depends on the amount of CaCO3 in the reaction.

The amount of CaCl2 produced depends on the amount of HCl in the reaction.

The amount of H2O produced depends on the amount of HCl in the reaction.

The amount of CO2 produced depends on the amount of CaCO3 in the reaction.

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Ray Black

Chemistry

9 February, 23:54

2HCl + CaCO3 → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

If HCl is the limiting reactant in the reaction, which statement (s) are true?

The amount of CaCl2 produced depends on the amount of CaCO3 in the reaction.

The amount of CaCl2 produced depends on the amount of HCl in the reaction.

The amount of H2O produced depends on the amount of HCl in the reaction.

The amount of CO2 produced depends on the amount of CaCO3 in the reaction.

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Jaron · Answer 1

The amount of CaCl2 produced depends on the amount of HCl in the reaction.

Explanation:

The amount of HCl is used completelyin the reaction unlike CaCO3 which remains after reaction.