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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