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In the combustion of methane, why is methane regarded s the limiting reactant ?

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Methane `(CH_(4))` is regarded as the limiting reactant in the combustion reaction because the other i.e., oxygen is always present in excess. The extent of the combustion reaction will depend upon the amount of methane only.
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