The balanced chemical reaction is
2al + 3cl2 = 2alcl3
To determine the maximum amount of product, we need to determine which is the limiting reactant. Then, use the initial amount of that reactant to calculate the amount of the product that would be produced. We do as follows:
7 mol Al (3 mol Cl2 / 2 mol Al) = 10.5 mol Cl2
8 mol Cl2 ( 2 mol Al / 3 mol Cl2) = 5.3 mol Al
Thus, it is Cl2 that is the limiting reactant.
8 mol Cl2 ( 2 mol AlCl3 / 3 mol Cl2) = 5.3 moles of AlCl3 is produced
