What is the selectivity of the desired product

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Maleic anhydride is used in the production of benzene.The reaction follows below. C4H2O3 + 2CO3 + 2H2O equals to C6H6 + 9/2 O2 10000g/h of Maleic anhydride, 17000g/h carbon dioxide and 15000g/h water are feed into a reactor.

A. What is the limiting reactant

B. what is the extent of reaction

C. If only 81% of the limiting reactant is converted to the product, what is the composition of the product stream

D. What is the selectivity of the desired product

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