Silicon carbide, an abrasive, is made by the reaction of silicon dioxide with graphite. SiO2 + 3C SiC + 2CO
If 100 g of SiO2 and 100 g of C are reacted as far as possible, which one of the following statements will be correct?
(a) 111 g of SiO2 will be left over.
(b) 44 g of SiO2 will be left over.
(c) 82 g of C will be left over.
(d) 40 g of C will be left over.
(e) Both reactants will be consumed completely, with none of either left over.