What Is TRUE If Ln K Is Negative

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is TRUE if ln K is negative?

• A) ΔG°_rxn is positive and the reaction is spontaneous in the forward direction.
• B) ΔG°_rxn is negative and the reaction is spontaneous in the forward direction.
• C) ΔG°_rxn is negative and the reaction is spontaneous in the reverse direction.
• D) ΔG°_rxn is positive and the reaction is spontaneous in the reverse direction.
• E) ΔG°_rxn is zero and the reaction is at equilibrium.

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