Identify the limiting reagent in each of the combinations of reagents given in the following adjusted chemical equations: (a) SnO2 + 2 C → Sn + 2 CO (3 moles) (7 moles) b) 4 P + 5 O2 → 2 P2O5 (6 moles) (7 moles) c) 2 Fe + 3 Br2 → 2 FeBr3 (3 moles) (4.5 moles)

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Identify the limiting reagent in each of the combinations of reagents given in the following adjusted chemical equations:
(a) SnO2 + 2 C → Sn + 2 CO
(3 moles) (7 moles)

b) 4 P + 5 O2 → 2 P2O5
(6 moles) (7 moles)

c) 2 Fe + 3 Br2 → 2 FeBr3
(3 moles) (4.5 moles)

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