The Reaction Rates of Many Spontaneous Reactions Are Actually Very $\Delta$

question 127

Multiple Choice

The reaction rates of many spontaneous reactions are actually very slow. Which of these statements is the best explanation for this observation

• A) (K_p) for the reaction is less than one.
• B) The activation energy of the reaction is large.
• C) (\(\Delta\)G^\(\circ\)) for the reaction is positive.
• D) Such reactions are endothermic.
• E) The entropy change is negative.

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