Which of the Following Correctly Expresses the Standard Gibbs Free

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly expresses the standard Gibbs free energy change of a reaction in terms of the reaction temperature (T) and equilibrium constant (K) ?

• A) ΔG° = e^-K/RT
• B) ΔG° = e^K/RT
• C) ΔG° = RTlnK
• D) ΔG° = -RTlnK
• E) none of the above

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