Answer:
NaOH is limiting
Explanation:
Hcl + NaOH ------------ Nacl + H2O
Given 7.81g 5.24g
mol weights 1+35.5 23+16+1
36.5 40
No of Moles 7.81/36.5 5.24/40
0.2139 0.131
No of moles = weight/ molecular weight
No of moles of NaOH is lower so it is limiting as according to equation one mole of Hcl requires mole of NaOH so equal number of moles are required. NaOH is 0.131 which is far lower than 0.2139
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