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

question 37

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° for the reaction is positive.)
• D)Such reactions are endothermic.
• E)The entropy change is negative.

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