Which of the Following Is Consistent with an Exothermic Reaction $\Delta$

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with an exothermic reaction that is nonspontaneous at high temperatures

• A)(\(\Delta\)H) > 0,\(\Delta\)S < 0, \(\Delta\)G < 0
• B)(\(\Delta\)H) > 0, \(\Delta\)S > 0, \(\Delta\)G < 0
• C)(\(\Delta\)H) < 0, \(\Delta\)S > 0, \(\Delta\)G < 0
• D)(\(\Delta\)H) < 0, \(\Delta\)S > 0, \(\Delta\)G > 0
• E)(\(\Delta\)H) < 0, \(\Delta\)S < 0, \(\Delta\)G > 0

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Definitions:

Authoritative

Commanding and self-assured; used to describe someone or something that is recognized as being in control or an expert.

Indulgent

Characterized by yielding to the desire to satisfy one's own needs or wishes; often associated with leniency or permissiveness.

Hot

Subjectively experienced or described as having a high temperature or giving off heat.

Induction

A method of reasoning that draws general principles from specific instances, moving from particular to general.