Calculate Δ_rG at 298 K Under the Conditions Shown Below

question 71

Multiple Choice

Calculate Δ_rG at 298 K under the conditions shown below for the following reaction: Fe₂O₃(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO₂(g) ΔG° = -28.0 kJ mol^-1
P(CO) = 1.4 atm, P(CO₂) = 2.1 atm

• A) +31.0 kJ mol^-1
• B) +2.99 kJ mol^-1
• C) -30.7 kJ mol^-1
• D) +17.5 kJ mol^-1
• E) -25.0 kJ mol^-1

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