Which of the Following Is Not True

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true?

• A) In thermodynamics, spontaneous does not mean instantaneous or even fast.
• B) If a reaction is spontaneous then it has a negative Δ G.
• C) Speed of a reaction is a kinetic parameter, not a thermodynamic one.
• D) A reaction with a positive Δ G⁰ can never happen

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