Question

Given AH -86 kJ/mol and AS° = -478 J/mol K, determine AG and the spontaneity of the reaction A,(g) + 3 X₂(g) → 2 AX,(g) at 591 K.

A) +196 kJ/mol, spontaneous
B) +196 kJ/mol, nonspontaneous
C) +282 kJ/mol, nonspontaneous
D) +282 kJ/mol, spontaneous
E) -196 kJ/mol, spontaneous

Answer 1

The answer is ‘B’ +196 kJ/mol, nonspontaneous.