hoose the best definition of a reactive intermediate. Choose one: A. A reactive intermediate is a reactant that is highly reactive and depletes quickly. B. A reactive intermediate is a reactant that has only intermediate reactivity and does not react quickly. C. A reactive intermediate is a product of a reaction that remains highly reactive and can easily react. D. A reactive intermediate forms in an elementary step in a reaction but is then consumed in a subsequent step.

as given the equation is

2al + 6 hcl > 2 alcl3 + 3 h2(g)

as per equation two moles of aluminum reacts with six moles of hcl to give two moles of alcl3 and three moles of hydrogen gas

given: three moles of al are present and 7 moles of hcl

for three moles of aluminum nine moles of hcl will be required

however as 7 moles of hcl are present so the limiting reagent is hcl

hcl is going to decide the number of moles of product formed

when six moles of hcl are present = 3 moles of h2 are formed

when one mole of hcl is present == 3/6 mole sof h2 will be formed

when 7 moles of hcl are present = 3 x 7/ 6 moles of h2 will be formed = 3.5 moles of h2