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What does the term "stoichiometric coefficient" refer to in a balanced chemical equation?
ChemistryChemical KineticsNEET
Options:
  • A The mass of each reactant
  • B The ratio of reactants to products
  • C The number of moles of each reactant and product
  • D The temperature at which the reaction occurs
Solution:
1718 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: The ratio of reactants to products
In a balanced chemical equation, the stoichiometric coefficient represents the ratio of reactants to products in terms of the number of molecules or moles.

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