Use the Given Data at 298 K to Calculate ΔG°

question 47

Multiple Choice

Use the given data at 298 K to calculate ΔG° for the reaction 2Cl₂(g) + SO₂(g) → SOCl₂(g) + Cl₂O(g)
Substance: Cl₂(g) SO₂(g) SOCl₂ (g) Cl₂O(g)
ΔH°_f (kJ/mol) : 0 -296.8 -212.5 80.3
S°(J/K·mol) : 223.0 248.1 309.77 266.1

• A) 129.3 kJ
• B) 133.6 kJ
• C) 196.0 kJ
• D) 199.8 kJ
• E) 229.6 kJ

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