Calculate the ΔG°_rxn Using the Following Information

question 16

Multiple Choice

Calculate the ΔG°_rxn using the following information. 2 H₂S(g) + 3 O₂(g) → 2 SO₂(g) + 2 H₂O(g) ΔG°_rxn = ?
ΔH°_f (kJ/mol) -20.6 -296.8 -241.8
S°(J/mol∙K) 205.8 205.2 248.2 188.8

• A) -990.3 kJ
• B) +108.2 kJ
• C) -466.1 kJ
• D) +676.2 kJ
• E) -147.1 kJ

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