Consider This Rxn Which Has a Δ G ° =

question 38

Multiple Choice

Consider this rxn which has a Δ G ° = +0.4 kJ\mol.
A + B ↔ C + D
1 M A, 1 M B, 0.1 M C and 0.1 M D are added to a container at room temperature. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The reaction will proceed in the forward direction to reach equilibrium.
• B) The reaction will proceed in the backward direction to reach equilibrium.
• C) The reaction will not proceed in either direction; it is already at equilibrium.
• D) Cannot be determined from the information provided.

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