If a Chemical Reaction Is Exothermic but Not Spontaneous,which of the Following

question 58

Multiple Choice

If a chemical reaction is exothermic but not spontaneous,which of the following must be true?

• A) Δ_rG > 0,Δ_rS > 0,and Δ_rH > 0
• B) Δ_rG < 0,Δ_rS > 0,and Δ_rH > 0
• C) Δ_rG > 0,Δ_rS < 0,and Δ_rH > 0
• D) Δ_rG < 0,Δ_rS < 0,and Δ_rH < 0
• E) Δ_rG > 0,Δ_rS < 0,and Δ_rH < 0

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