Estimate ΔG°_rxn for the Following Reaction at 449

question 125

Multiple Choice

Estimate ΔG°_rxn for the following reaction at 449.0 K. CH₂O(g) + 2 H₂(g) → CH₄(g) + H₂O(g) ΔH°= -94.9 kJ; ΔS°= -224.2 J/K

• A) +5.8 kJ
• B) +12.9 kJ
• C) +101 kJ
• D) +2.4 kJ
• E) - 5.8 kJ

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