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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A reaction with ΔG = +40 kJ/mol is:
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A Spontaneous
B At equilibrium
C Non-spontaneous
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D Exothermic
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A positive value for ΔG (ΔG > 0) indicates that the forward reaction is not spontaneous under the given conditions. The reaction is non-spontaneous as written.

Hint

What is the sign of ΔG for a spontaneous process?

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