Estimate Δ_rG° for the Following Reaction at 775 K

question 74

Multiple Choice

Estimate Δ_rG° for the following reaction at 775 K. 2Hg(g) + O₂(g) → 2HgO(s) Δ_rH°= -304.2 kJ mol^-1; Δ_rS°= -414.2 J K^-1 mol^-1

• A) -625 kJ mol^-1
• B) -181 kJ mol^-1
• C) +17 kJ mol^-1
• D) +321 kJ mol^-1
• E) -110 kJ mol^-1

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