An Exergonic Reaction

question 12

Multiple Choice

An exergonic reaction:

• A)is a reaction in which the potential energy of the final state is less than that of the initial state.
• B)does not take place spontaneously.
• C)requires an input of energy from the outside.
• D)has a positive free-energy change.
• E)has a positive ΔG value.

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