Suppose the Reaction A $\leftrightarrow$ B Has a Large, Negative $\Delta$ G in What Direction, How Far, and How Fast Will

question 22

Multiple Choice

Suppose the reaction A $\leftrightarrow$ B has a large, negative $\Delta$ G. In what direction, how far, and how fast will the reaction proceed?

• A) From A to B; at equilibrium mostly B would be present; insufficient information is given to predict the rate of the reaction
• B) From B to A; at equilibrium mostly A would be present; the reaction would be slow
• C) From A to B; at equilibrium mostly B would be present; the reaction would be fast
• D) From the information given, the direction and how far the reaction would proceed cannot be determined; the rate of the reaction would be fast
• E) From A to B; at equilibrium mostly B would be present; the reaction would be slow

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