Given the equation shown and thermodynamic data in the table, answer the questions below. C5H12 (l) + 8O2 (g) → 5CO2 (g) + 6H2O (l)
Substance | C5H12 (l) | CO2 (g) | H2O (l)
ΔHf (kJ/mol) at 298 K | - 173.5 | - 393.5 | -285.8
a) Calculate ΔH rxn for the above reaction at 298 K.
b) Given that ΔS rxn = - 416.24 J mol-1 K-1, calculate ΔG for the above reaction at 298 K.
c) Choose the correct range for spontaneity of this reaction (from the 4 choices below) and provide your justification:
- Spontaneous at all temperatures (A)
- Spontaneous only at certain low temperatures (↓)
- Spontaneous only at certain high temperatures (↑)
- Never spontaneous (~)"