Which of the Following Statements Regarding Free Energy Changes Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding free energy changes is true?

• A) At equilibrium  G⁰ = O
• B) For the reaction to be spontaneous  G^o must be positive
• C) Free energy is a state function
• D) Both A and C are true
• E) All of the above are true

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