A balanced chemical equation used to prepare ammonium carbonate, (NH4)2CO3 , is: 2 NH3 + CO2 + H2O > (NH4)2CO3
Which choice of reactant quantities shown below would result in the greatest amount of ammonium carbonate being formed?
A) React 2 moles NH3 , 1 mole CO2 , and 1 mole H2O
B) React 2 moles NH3 , 8 moles CO2 , and 8 moles H2O
C) React 4 moles NH3 , 1 mole CO2 , and 2 moles H2O
D) React 4 moles NH3 , 2 moles CO2 , and 2 moles H2O
E) none of the above
Answer: D