Above What Temperature Does the Following Reaction Become Nonspontaneous? 2

question 108

Multiple Choice

Above what temperature does the following reaction become nonspontaneous? 2 H₂S(g) + 3 O₂(g) → 2 SO₂(g) + 2 H₂O(g) ΔH = -1036 kJ; ΔS = -153.2 J/K

• A) 6.762 × 10³ K
• B) 158.7 K
• C) 298 K
• D) This reaction is nonspontaneous at all temperatures.
• E) This reaction is spontaneous at all temperatures.

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