Imagine the reaction A → B with a negative ΔG value under experimental conditions. Which of the following statements is true about this reaction? A. The reaction proceeds spontaneously and rapidly under these conditions. B. The reaction would result in a net decrease in the entropy (disorder) of the universe. C.The reaction is energetically unfavorable. D. The reaction cannot proceed unless it is coupled to another reaction with a positive value of ΔG. E. Increasing the concentration of B molecules would increase the ΔG value.
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The reaction proceeds spontaneously and rapidly under these conditions. A negative ΔG value indicates that the reaction is spontaneous, meaning it will proceed without the input of external energy. However, it does not necessarily mean that the reaction will be Show more…
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