Methane and Water Vapor Can React to Form Carbon Monoxide $\Delta$

question 126

Multiple Choice

Methane and water vapor can react to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas according to the reaction CH₄ (g) + H₂O(g) ⇄ CO(g) +3 H₂ (g) .If $\Delta$ H $\degree$ = 206.1 kJ/mol and $\Delta$ S $\degree$ = 214.5 J/mol .K, what is $\Delta$ G $\degree$ for this reaction at 25.00 $\degree$ C?

• A)(-6.375 *10⁴ kJ/mol)
• B)(-8.400 kJ/mol)
• C)142.1 kJ/mol
• D)205.9 kJ/mol
• E)(-5156 kJ/mol)

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