Which of the Following Reactions Will Have the Largest Equilibrium

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions will have the largest equilibrium constant (K) at 298 K?

• A) CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g) Δ_rG° =+131.1 kJ mol^-1
• B) 2 Hg(g) + O₂(g) → 2HgO(s) Δ_rG° = -180.8 kJ mol^-1
• C) 3O₂(g) → 2O₃(g) Δ_rG° = +326 kJ mol^-1
• D) Fe₂O₃(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO₂(g) Δ_rG° = -28.0 kJ mol^-1

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