Which of the Following Is Consistent with a Reaction That $\Delta$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with a reaction that proceeds spontaneously in the reverse direction (assume all variables are in terms of the forward direction only)

• A) (\(\Delta\)G) > 0, Q < K
• B) (\(\Delta\)G^\(\circ\)) = 0, Q = K
• C) (\(\Delta\)G) < 0, Q > K
• D) (\(\Delta\)G^\(\circ\)) > 0, Q = K
• E) (\(\Delta\)G) > 0, Q > K

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